At Octopus Energy Group, our mission is to make the net zero transition faster and more affordable for everyone. We are committed to sourcing efficient, cutting-edge renewable technologies, delivering excellent value for our customers and accelerating the energy transition.

As we scale our installation business, we’re seeking a high-energy **Procurement Lead** to support our Procurement Portfolio Managers across several business units. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy and enjoys working at pace to deliver results.

You’ll join a fast-moving procurement team responsible for sourcing low-carbon technologies at scale, including heat pumps, EV chargers, solar, batteries, and related hardware. Acting as a key connection between internal teams and external suppliers, you’ll help ensure procurement supports business growth, keeps installations on track, delivers competitively priced equipment, and builds a resilient and reliable supply base.

This is a hands-on role reporting to a Procurement Manager. You will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and categories, responsible for day-to-day sourcing and supplier performance. There are no direct reports, but you’ll have a high level of autonomy to succeed.

This position is hybrid-remote. You must be able to work independently while staying urgent and responsive to tight deadlines. Some travel within the UK will be required for internal meetings and supplier visits, mainly in **London and the Midlands**.

**What you’ll do**
– **Commercial sourcing:** Lead end-to-end sourcing for your portfolio of low-carbon technologies, balancing total cost, availability, quality, and delivery risk. Ensure contracts are implemented effectively, support innovation, and meet agreed commercial and operational terms.
– **Supplier relationship management:** Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and run regular performance reviews (including QBRs). Serve as the main escalation point to resolve commercial or operational issues quickly and constructively.
– **Portfolio strategy support:** Partner with Portfolio Managers to ensure portfolio plans reflect real supply conditions. Identify supply risks, constraints, and dependencies early, and help remove bottlenecks that could affect operations.
– **Risk and continuity support:** Track supply risks within your portfolio and support contingency planning where needed to protect delivery and customer outcomes.
– **Data and insight:** Use procurement and business data to understand spend, supplier performance, profitability impact, and market trends. Go beyond reporting by flagging risks and opportunities to support better, faster commercial decisions.

**What you’ll need**
– **High autonomy:** Confident owning a broad remit and managing your workload independently, while knowing when to escalate or request support.
– **Delivery mindset:** Able to work quickly in a growing business, manage changing priorities, and deliver results even when everything isn’t fully defined.
– **Commercial judgement:** Strong understanding of value beyond unit price, including total cost of ownership and the commercial impact of delays, supply risk, and poor execution.
– **Communication and negotiation:** Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and suppliers; able to negotiate fairly and handle difficult conversations professionally.
– **Operational discipline:** Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to drive work from start to finish at speed.

💚 **Why you’ll love it here 💚**
– **💰 Salary:** Ask us! During a call with one of our recruiters, we’ll always cover salary and aim to match your experience with the right package. We don’t list it publicly because we have flexibility and don’t want salary to be a barrier to applying—we care most about finding the right fit.
– **🎉 A unique culture:** A place where people learn, decide, and build quickly. You’ll work with autonomy alongside a diverse group of co-owners on projects that push boundaries. We were recently named the **UK’s top company to work for**, and ranked in the **Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 top ten**. Our CEO Greg has shared a podcast about our culture and how we empower people. We’ve also been recognised as a **top 10 company for senior leadership**.
– **🎁 UK benefits:** Explore our employee benefits here: **Octopus Employee Benefits**.

**If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 🚀**

**P.S.** Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll do our best to accommodate what works for you. You’ll speak with our recruitment team throughout the process, and your Recruiter will support you at each stage. If you have questions beforehand, email **talent@octoenergy.com**.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to make sure you have the tools and environment you need to reach your potential. If you need any specific accommodations or have preferences, let us know and we’ll tailor the interview process to make it as comfortable and effective as possible.

Studies show that some groups, including women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply—you could be the person we’re looking for. Across Octopus, we value genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. We’re committed to equal opportunity, an inclusive workplace, and fairness for everyone.