Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, UK

Would you like a challenging career with a high degree of development and responsibilities in a green company with rapid growth? And does it motivate you to work with utility-scale solar projects? Then come and join our Sourcing & Procurement Team!

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team- At a Glance
As our new Sourcing & Procurement Specialist you will work for European Energy UK Limited, which consists of 20 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. You will also work closely with our Sourcing & Procurement team, which is part of European Energy’s EPC department. We work with professional suppliers, partners, and sub-contractors to complete our sites.

We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. Our project pipeline in the UK is growing, and you will be hands-on in many technical, organizational, and commercial aspects with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role- Accelerate your Career
As our new Sourcing & Procurement Specialist you will help deliver utility-scale solar (PV) projects in the UK. In due course, we also expect energy storage, onshore wind, and Power-to-X projects to form part of the UK portfolio. You will see yourself in an environment with many interesting tasks. You are well organized and have solid interpersonal skills to engage with local suppliers, sub-contractors, and in-house departments.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify prospective new suppliers and contractors to widen the pool of resources available.
• Conduct pre-qualification exercises to filter shortlists based on set quality standards and performance criteria.
• Coordinate within the EPC department to issue new invitations to tender to pre-qualified suppliers and contractors.
• Generate purchase orders based on requisitions, and contracts and ensure timely issuance to vendors.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order details, and track production and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation, including contracts, agreements, and vendor information.
• During contracting stages help to compile appendices, ensure key contractual terms are applied, and undertake quality reviews.
• Support the Project Manager with the application of key contractual terms to resolve procurement issues or conflicts.
• Support the construction team with the procurement tasks required to meet principal contractor duties under the CDM regulations.

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or a related field.
• You have experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination roles including relevant ERP software.
• You are familiar with procurement regulations and contracting forms commonly used in the industry (e.g. Fidic Silver book, NEC4, JCT).
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You are willing to travel to meet suppliers and contractors as required, with occasional travel to our head office in Denmark.
• You have a proactive and diligent approach.
• You have solid organizational and time management skills and prioritize tasks effectively.

We Offer

• A competitive package and benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a cash-back health plan for you and your family.
• We promote a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• We have an entrepreneurial and agile approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.
• We have a shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together.
• We organize social events, network opportunities, and annual company trips for all colleagues globally, where we connect and promote an engaged and vibrant workplace together

European Energy Group– The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy is an international company founded in 2004 with headquarters in Copenhagen. We develop, design, finance, construct, operate, and sell wind- and solar farms on land and off-shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with developing future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X, CO2 emission, and battery storage.

We now have more than 860 employees, 44 nationalities, located in 22 countries globally We all work for our common goal; to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Type of Employment: Fulltime

Location: You are based in Glasgow and are motivated to work in the office for 2-3 days/week

Reporting to: Nick Badcock, Construction Director, European Energy UK

Application: Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Lokation: Glasgow, UK