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Procurement Specialist

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A competitive remuneration package is available, based on quality and range of experience.

ABOUT ZENOBE

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, including transit buses, school buses and trucks. We have operations in the USA, the UK, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand, with a global headquarters in London.

With offices in Chicago and New York, our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist on a four‑month contract to support the accelerated onboarding of new suppliers across our services and technology categories. This role will be responsible for defining, negotiating, and implementing service level agreements (SLAs), supporting the development of contracts, and ensuring commercial robustness throughout the onboarding process.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, hands‑on experience with service‑based procurement, and familiarity with IT and/or automotive—ideally EV‑related supply environments.

A BIT ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY

• Lead the end‑to‑end onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring all due‑diligence, compliance, and commercial requirements are met.

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure clear performance expectations and measurable outcomes.

• Support creation and execution of contracts, including commercial terms, pricing models, KPIs, and risk‑mitigation frameworks.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, technical, operations, sustainability) to ensure suppliers meet business, regulatory, and ESG standards.

• Drive effective commercial negotiations that achieve best value and align with organisational objectives.

• Maintain procurement records, templates, and reporting to support governance and audit requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes related to services, IT, and automotive supply chains.

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.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within services, IT, automotive, or EV‑related environments.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate complex agreements.

• Experience drafting and managing SLAs and supplier performance frameworks.

• Ability to interpret technical and service‑based requirements and translate them into robust commercial documents.

• Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, risk management, and compliance expectations.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently at pace and manage multiple simultaneous priorities.

For Ilinois / NYC Compensation Description (annually):

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Zenobē, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses.

Base salary:

USD$40,000 - USD$50,000 (4 month contract)

OUR BENEFITS

We have an open, honest and trusting culture here at Zenobe. Apart from the unparallel opportunity to be at the forefront of the Net Zero revolution we are proud of the culture we have built. Here is what we can offer when you join the Zenobe community;

• At Zenobe we all work hard and go the extra mile so it’s important to rest and regenerate with 20 days holiday which increases after 5 years’ service

• 401k Scheme – Up to 4% matching

• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and responsibility plus a training budget

• Up to 33% performance related bonus

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (We offer 3 Robust medical plans including one that’s 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and 75% paid for the dependents/spouse)

• Refer a friend bonus scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Flex commuter programme

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Zenobe is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership pregnancy /maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs and sexual orientation. Our culture values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.