Sourcing Specialist - Clean Energy Innovation | Loughborough | Up to £45,000 + Benefits
Join a pioneering business driving the future of zero-emission energy.
A leading clean energy technology company develops innovative, high-performance power systems that are helping to transform some exciting industries. Based at Loughborough headquarters, this is an opportunity to play a key role in our growing Procurement & Supply Chain team, supporting the next generation of sustainable energy products.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a proactive Sourcing Specialist to manage key supplier relationships and support the full procurement lifecycle - from NPI through to serial production - across a wide range of direct and indirect categories.
You'll be the bridge between technical teams, engineering, and suppliers, helping ensure that our supply chains are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with our innovation goals.
This is a varied, hands-on role within a small, collaborative team - ideal for someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking with practical delivery in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage supplier relationships across multiple direct and indirect categories.
Support new product development (NPD) projects and ongoing production sourcing.
Prepare and execute RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate commercial terms.
Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers in line with business requirements.
Work closely with engineering, quality, finance, and project teams to ensure procurement needs are met.
Establish and monitor supplier KPIs, managing performance against Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets.
Maintain accurate master data and purchase orders within the ERP system (IFS).
Champion process improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain.
What We're Looking For
Proven sourcing experience across a mix of direct and/or indirect categories.
Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with exposure to complex BOMs and NPI projects.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Commercially astute, analytical, and confident negotiating supplier agreements.
A collaborative team player with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
Degree-level qualification; CIPS Level 4 or working towards it desirable.
Why Join?
Be part of a mission-led business shaping the future of clean power.
Work with cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teams.
Real opportunity to grow - we actively support professional development (including CIPS).
A collaborative, flexible, and innovative culture that rewards initiative.
📍 Location: Loughborough (on-site, 5 days per week)
💰 Salary: Up to £45,000 (potentially higher for exceptional experience)
🕒 Hours: 40 per week, Monday-Friday
If you're a driven sourcing or procurement professional with a passion for innovation and sustainability, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in one of the UK's most forward-thinking clean energy companies.
👉 Apply now or contact Josie Hawkins for a confidential discussion.
