Technical Procurement Engineer

Join Clarke Energy as a Technical Procurement Engineer

Location: Knowsley, with UK and overseas travel as required

Help shape the supply chain behind leading energy projects

At Clarke Energy, our Technical Procurement Engineers play a vital role in ensuring we secure the right suppliers, technologies and commercial agreements to support the successful delivery of complex energy projects around the world.

Working closely with Proposals, Engineering, Commercial and Project teams, you'll be responsible for developing procurement strategies, evaluating suppliers and supporting competitive bids and tenders. Your work will directly influence project success by ensuring procurement decisions align with technical requirements, commercial objectives and delivery timelines.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys combining commercial awareness with technical understanding and thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What you'll be doing

Supporting successful bids and tenders

You'll work closely with our Proposals and Business Development teams to provide procurement expertise throughout the bid process. From reviewing client requirements to analysing supply chain risks and opportunities, you'll help develop procurement strategies that strengthen Clarke Energy's competitive position.

You'll assess project requirements, identify procurement needs and ensure supplier capabilities, pricing and delivery commitments are aligned with bid objectives.

Managing supplier relationships and market engagement

Building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships will be central to your role. You'll conduct market research, identify suitable vendors and manage supplier pre-qualification activities to ensure they meet technical, commercial and compliance requirements.

You'll obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and contractual terms, and work collaboratively with suppliers to secure competitive solutions that deliver value for both our customers and the business.

Developing procurement strategies

You'll create procurement plans that align with project schedules, technical specifications and commercial targets. Working with internal stakeholders, you'll ensure procurement considerations are integrated into project planning from the earliest stages.

A key part of your role will involve identifying opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs and enhance overall supply chain performance whilst maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Managing contracts and mitigating risk

You'll support and lead contract negotiations, helping to secure favourable commercial terms whilst protecting Clarke Energy from unnecessary risk.

Working alongside Commercial, Legal and Project teams, you'll ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and relevant regulations. You'll also monitor potential supplier and supply chain risks, proactively identifying solutions before they impact project delivery.

Collaborating across the business

This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Project Management and Sales functions. You'll act as a key point of contact for procurement matters, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment and timely decision-making.

You'll also contribute to customer-facing discussions and presentations where procurement strategy, supplier capability and commercial considerations form part of the wider project solution.

Maintaining procurement records and reporting

You'll maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier evaluations, contracts and commercial records throughout the procurement lifecycle.

In addition, you'll prepare performance reports and analysis to support management decisions, helping identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced procurement performance across future projects.

About you

You're a commercially minded procurement professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

You enjoy balancing technical and commercial priorities, are comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and take pride in delivering high-quality work with attention to detail.

You'll likely bring:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management
• Experience supporting tender and bid processes within a project-based environment
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management and contract negotiation
• Experience developing procurement strategies for complex projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines

Desirable experience

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• CIPS qualification or working towards professional procurement accreditation
• Experience within the engineering, power generation, energy, construction or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of international procurement practices and regulatory requirements
• Experience working within multinational project environments

Why join Clarke Energy?

We believe exceptional projects begin with exceptional people. In return for your expertise, we offer:

• A competitive salary, based on experience
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• 7% company pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Westfield Health cash plan
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work on innovative energy projects with global impact
• A collaborative culture where your ideas, expertise and contribution are genuinely valued

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award-winning multinational specialist in sustainable energy solutions. We design, install and maintain high-quality power generation systems, helping customers improve resilience, efficiency and sustainability across a range of industries.

Our culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and long-term relationships with both our customers and our people.

Ready to help power the supply chain behind the energy projects of tomorrow?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your procurement expertise within a technically challenging and commercially important role, we'd love to hear from you.