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 flexibility