Procurement Director

Location: Warsaw, Poland
Hybrid model of work: 3 days in office, 2 remote per week

Reporting to the Senior Director for Infrastructure, the Procurement Director – Energy and Utilities leads the development and execution of the UK energy sourcing strategy, securing reliable, compliant and cost-effective electricity, gas and ancillary energy services across a complex portfolio.

The role combines strategic procurement, deep energy market insight and cross-functional collaboration to deliver commercial value, manage risk, and accelerate progress towards ambitious decarbonisation goals. Ready to shape how a major organisation buys and manages energy in a rapidly changing market?

Accountabilities

• Define and continuously refine the UK energy category strategy for electricity, natural gas and related services, including capacity, balancing, green products, REGO/GoO and bio-methane certificates.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, from market engagement and RFP design through to negotiation and award of supply agreements, ensuring optimal contract structures (flex vs fixed, pass-through components, index linkage) that align with business objectives.
• Design, implement and operate an energy risk management framework aligned with corporate risk appetite, including governance, limits and decision rights.
• Implement hedging strategies across power and gas portfolios, handle open positions against budget, and report mark-to-market exposure, VaR and compliance with risk limits.
• Continuously monitor UK and European energy markets (power, gas, carbon, Guarantees of Origin, capacity, network charges) to identify risks and opportunities.
• Produce clear insights on price drivers, regulatory changes (Ofgem, National Grid ESO/NGN/NGG, BEIS/DESNZ) and their implications for cost, risk and sustainability performance.
• Own strategic supplier relationships with utilities, TPIs/brokers, generators and flexibility providers, driving performance against SLAs, critical metrics and valuable initiatives.
• Oversee contract performance management including billing accuracy, credit terms, dispute resolution and continuous improvement in commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with UK energy regulations and reporting obligations such as ESOS, SECR, P272/P302 settlements history, half-hourly metering and DUoS/TNUoS/BSUoS pass-throughs.
• Work closely with Legal and Compliance to lead contract terms, sanctions exposure and counterparty risk across the energy portfolio.
• Shape and deliver credible renewable procurement strategies (PPAs, sleeved/virtual PPAs, on-site generation, REGO strategy), bio-methane/green gas solutions and demand-side flexibility to support net zero and science-based targets.
• Validate additionally and environmental claims in line with UK guidance and internal sustainability standards.
• Lead energy demand forecasting, budget setting and variance analysis for the UK portfolio, ensuring robust assumptions and transparent communication of drivers.
• Oversee invoice validation, reconciliation of non-commodity charges and data integrity from meters and suppliers; drive continuous improvement in data quality and reporting tools.
• Identify, evaluate and contract demand response, storage and optimisation opportunities (DSR, peak avoidance strategies, Triad/BSUoS considerations, DUoS red-band management) in partnership with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sustainability, Engineering, Operations and Real Estate to align sourcing decisions with risk appetite, budget constraints and sustainability ambitions.
• Communicate market movements, risk positions and budget impacts to senior leadership through concise reports and presentations that support informed decision-making.
• Maintain robust procurement controls, tender governance and audit trails across all energy sourcing activities.
• Produce periodic reports on spend, risk metrics, savings delivery, emissions attributes and supplier performance for internal governance forums.

Essential Skills/Experience

•  Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, economics, finance, business, or a related subject area; MCIPS or progress towards CIPS is preferred.
•  Significant experience in UK energy procurement or trading, with a track record managing electricity and gas portfolios for large multisite or industrial users. Experience with PPAs and renewable instruments is mandatory with working knowledge of 24/7 matching preferred.
•  Strong grasp of UK energy market structures, non‑commodity cost components, network charging methodologies, settlement processes, and metering. Familiarity with hedging instruments and risk frameworks.
•  Advanced negotiation, category management, and supplier performance management. Proficient in quantitative analysis, forecasting, and scenario modelling; strong Excel/Power BI skills.
•  Understanding of Ofgem frameworks, DESNZ policy direction, ESOS/SECR, and relevant sustainability reporting standards.
• Collaborator influence, problem solving, resilience under volatility, clear written and verbal communication, and a continuous improvement approach.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience structuring physical or virtual PPAs in the UK market, including credit and balancing considerations.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting for purchased energy (e.g., market‑based vs. location‑based Scope 2).
• Exposure to demand‑side flexibility, battery storage, CHP, or on‑site renewables.
• Experience with eSourcing platforms, EMS/IoT data platforms, and invoice validation tools.
• Professional certifications related to energy or risk (e.g., AEE, PRM/FRM fundamentals).

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where procurement is evolving fast – from traditional spend management towards a strategic function that shapes commercial decisions across the enterprise. Colleagues bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives, working together across boundaries to solve complex problems at pace while staying focused on meaningful outcomes for patients and the planet. Curiosity is encouraged, new ideas are tested quickly, tools and systems are being reinvented, and there is real scope to influence how energy strategy supports sustainable growth. With broad exposure to senior stakeholders and a wide variety of challenges to tackle every day, this is a place to build a long-term career while helping transform how life-changing medicines reach those who need them.

Ready to lead the future of energy procurement at AstraZeneca? Apply now!

Date Posted

11-maj-2026

Closing Date

21-maj-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.