Head of Procurement Planning

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Head of Procurement Planning to join an international renewable energy company.

The Head of Procurement Planning will be responsible for optimizing procurement practices, systems, vendor management, and CAPEX estimations, ensuring efficiency and scalability. This role reports to the Growth Procurement Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the vendor lifecycle: identification, qualification, onboarding, quality management, and performance review
• Lead with Operational Procurement to refine and implement procurement policies, practices, and systems.
• Develop and update commercial documents and templates in coordination with Legal and other departments
• Manage Growth Procurement’s involvement in company-wide procurement systems (e.g., D365, Jaggaer)
• Create market analysis reports, track OEM/supplier prices, and monitor product trends.
• Prepare and update spend analysis reports and CAPEX estimates; maintain a price tracking database
• Manage procurement tasks, audits, ISO certifications, and data requests.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in procurement with strong analytical skills and industry knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building professional relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and systems, with solid financial acumen for effective analysis and recommendations.
• Advanced level of English.