Strategic Sourcing Lead - Renewables

Talent Drive is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead for Renewables in Greater London. This hybrid role involves strategic sourcing across diverse procurement activities, managing contracts, and collaborating with engineering teams. The position requires 5-7+ years of strategic procurement experience, particularly in energy or renewables. The salary is up to £62,000 with bonuses and benefits. The role includes bi-weekly travel to North Wales.
Strategic Sourcing Lead - Renewable Energy


📍 London (Hybrid 1–2 days/week) + bi-weekly travel to North Wales


Up to £62,000 + 5% bonus + strong benefits package An excellent opportunity for an experienced Strategic Sourcing professional to join a leading renewable energy organisation, supporting the procurement of critical infrastructure, engineering services, and operational spend across a complex and fast-moving asset base.


The role
You will take ownership of end-to-end strategic sourcing activity across a highly varied portfolio, developing category strategies, leading tenders, negotiating contracts, and driving supplier performance.
This is a genuinely broad and hands-on role, working closely with engineering and operational stakeholders across multiple renewable and hydro sites. You’ll manage a diverse pipeline of procurement activity spanning both Capex and indirect categories, including:



Major equipment and assets
Engineering and technical services
MRO and maintenance spend
Civils and construction works
Specialist operational requirements

Given the nature of the business, no two weeks are the same - you might be sourcing heavy equipment one week and specialist containment or isolation solutions the next.
You’ll also play a key role in:

Identifying and delivering cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Ensuring compliance with HSE, ESG, and regulatory standards
Supporting procurement reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement
Driving adoption of digital tools (e.g. Source-to-Contract platforms, Power BI dashboards)
Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required

Key requirements

5–7+ years’ strategic procurement experience across Capex and indirect categories
Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with engineering/technical teams
Background in energy, renewables, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy industry
Strong understanding of engineering-led environments (mechanical engineering degree advantageous)
Experience with procurement systems (SAP / Ariba desirable)

Package includes

Up to £62,000 salary + 5% bonus
28 days holiday
Up to 12% pension contribution
Private healthcare
Life assurance (8x salary)
Income protection

If this sounds of interest, please get in touch at beth@talentdrive.co.uk