EV Procurement and Contracts Battery Lead

Job Description

Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We're designing, financing, building and operating the world's most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we've raised over £2.7 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1.2GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.3,400 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US and Canada, with a global headquarters in London.

We're the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We're also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

The EV Procurement and Contracts Battery Lead will be responsible for shaping and executing the global strategy for EV batteries, battery replacement and portable power within Zenobe. This role will lead strategic supplier partnerships, ensure alignment with operational and technical requirements, and act as a key representative in the development of the battery strategy both within the EV and Portable Power business units.

A Taste of the Day to Day

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement a global strategy for battery replacements, focusing on lifecycle cost optimisation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development of the portable power battery business unit, contributing to its commercial and operational growth through the procurement of first and second-life systems.
• Monitor global trends in battery technology, recycling, and second-life applications to inform procurement strategy.

Supplier Partnerships

• Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic partnerships with key battery suppliers and technology innovators.
• Negotiate long-term agreements that secure supply, manage risk, and support innovation.
• Develop supplier performance frameworks and lead joint development initiatives where applicable.

Operational Alignment

• Collaborate with product, operations, asset and fleet management teams to ensure procurement strategies meet technical and operational requirements.
• Support the integration of battery replacement programs into existing asset management and maintenance workflows.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, safety regulations, and sustainability goals.

Procurement Execution

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for batteries, including sourcing, tendering, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
• Manage procurement budgets, cost tracking, and reporting for battery-related spend.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and tools.

Business Unit Representation

• Act as a key representative within the business in cross-functional and external stakeholder engagements.
• Support business development activities by providing procurement insights and supplier capabilities.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and supplier summits.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We're Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in global procurement (minimum 8 years), preferably in EV, energy storage, or automotive sectors.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies, complex supply chain dynamics, ideally regulatory framework experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Ideally degree level education in supplier relationship, procurement, or business management or 8+ years' experience in a relevant Procurement role

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Technical Acumen (Battery Systems)
• Commercial Negotiation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Sustainability & Compliance Awareness
• Category Management experience

Working at Zenobe

We're passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you'd like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let's see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.