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Strategic Procurement Specialist
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Spencer Ogden on behalf of a leading global offshore wind turbine manufacturer is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to support critical sourcing and supplier management projects.
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Specialist
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) (£400 - £450)
Industry: Renewable Energy / Offshore Wind
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the renewable energy sector in a high-impact role that directly supports global supply chain resilience and cost optimisation.
You'll be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and delivering robust supplier strategies across high-value direct components.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations for direct material categories, including aerospace and industrial components.
* Conduct cost breakdowns and total cost of acquisition (TCA) analysis to drive cost savings.
* Manage end-to-end procurement strategies and supplier selection processes.
* Support bid preparation by aligning supplier capability and cost with project needs.
* Negotiate contracts and terms to minimise commercial risk and ensure continuity of supply.
* Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management teams to align procurement with project deliverables.
* Drive value engineering and resourcing strategies across global supply bases.
* Monitor and report procurement KPIs and project spend.
What We’re Looking For
* 10+ years’ experience in strategic procurement, commodity management, or direct sourcing.
* Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation skills.
* Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost/value engineering.
* Ability to work independently and manage supplier relationships across global, matrixed organisations.
* Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, cost modelling).
* Experience working on large-scale, project-based procurement in technical or engineering environments.
* Bachelor’s degree essential; CIPS and/or Master’s degree preferred.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Strategic sourcing / spend analysis
* Direct procurement (aerospace, industrial, or engineering components)
* Cost breakdown analysis & TCO modelling
* Supplier relationship management (SRM)
* Risk management in global supply chains
* Working knowledge of contractual T&Cs and bid support
Why Apply?
* Join a global leader in offshore wind and renewable energy
* Play a key role in shaping supplier strategies for complex, high-value programmes
* Competitive daily rate and long-term contract opportunity (inside IR35)
* Hybrid working model with flexibilityBefore You Apply
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