Regional Commercial & Procurement Lead
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
*we welcome applicants from the UK, Spain, Italy & Germany
The Regional Commercial & Procurement Lead will be the primary commercial architect for Field’s Balance of Plant (BoP) and infrastructure works across various European jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Procurement, you will own the regional supply chain strategy, leading high-value tenders and negotiating complex construction frameworks. This is a role for a technical leader who can navigate the interface between engineering specifications and commercial risk, ensuring our regional portfolios are built safely, competitively, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Sourcing & BoP Strategy
- Regional Ownership: Lead all procurement processes for BoP in various jurisdictions, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and price/contract negotiations.
- Commercial Engineering: Partner with engineering and estimating teams to optimize BoP cost models and provide accurate project estimations to the Business Development team.
- Market Intelligence: Scan regional construction markets (specifically UK, Italy, and Spain) to provide real-time intelligence on contractor capacity, material costs, and supply disruption risks.
Contractual & Technical Leadership
- Negotiation: Act as the lead negotiator for multi-million pound BoP contracts, ensuring robust commercial structures under FIDIC or NEC forms.
- Interface Management: Manage technical and commercial disputes, schedule risks, and contractor escalations to ensure project continuity.
- Feedback Loop: Establish mechanisms to compare estimated costs against actuals, ensuring continuous refinement of Field’s regional Capex models.
Scaling & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Partnerships: Develop mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with selected regional contractors to support GW-scale growth.
- Regulatory Navigation: Navigate complex regional grid codes and local planning requirements alongside technical and legal teams.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Technical Foundation: Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Power, or Civil) is required.
- Industry Experience: 10–15 years of proven experience in Global Sourcing or Construction Procurement within the Renewables or Infrastructure sectors.
- Commercial Mastery: Expert understanding of procurement-related contracts, legal implications, and risk management.
- Linguistic Capability: Fluency in English and at least one other regional language (Spanish or Italian) is required.
- Jurisdictional Knowledge: Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors across diverse cultures and international work environments.