WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

For this role, we expect the successful candidate to work from our Bristol or London hub at least 2 days per week and attend OVO Connection events in person. Our hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.

OH, AND ONE LAST THING…

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!
If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

ROLE OVO-VIEW

Team: Procurement
Salary banding: £74,500 - £107,274
Experience: Expert
Working pattern: Full-Time
Reporting to: Director of Procurement & Supply
Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
This role in 3 words: Visionary, Results Focused, Influential
Top 3 qualities for this role: Delivery through a team, Setting strategy & direction, Commercial

IN THE WORDS OF THE TEAM, YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR CURRENT ROLE FOR THIS ONE BECAUSE….

“OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company genuinely cares about its people, which makes you want to go the extra mile. There’s a reason we were named one of The Times’ Best Places to Work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team is on an exciting journey, and it’s not every day you get the chance to be part of a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just two weeks, and that’s down to the amazing team around me.”

THIS ROLE IN A NUTSHELL:

Buying goods and services is essential to OVO’s operations, supporting everything from marketing campaigns to smart meters. We’re hiring a Category Department Lead to oversee procurement (source to contract) and supplier management (post-contract) across Smart Meters, Meter Asset Financing, Field Installations, and Logistics.
You’ll be responsible for managing our metering supply chain, including ordering, stock control, logistics, and over one million products installed annually. You’ll also lead supplier management best practices across the Procurement team and the wider business.
Reporting to the Director of Procurement & Supply, you’ll play a key role in delivering results, managing change, and building a high-performing culture. The department is becoming more strategic and data-led, with a focus on positioning Procurement as a trusted advisor across OVO.
Your objectives will include delivering commercial savings to support OVO’s EBITDA, reducing risk, ensuring compliance, embedding sustainable sourcing in line with Plan Zero, and improving processes through technology. You’ll lead business partnering for your category areas, deliver Procurement Enablement services (systems, data, accounts payable, risk and controls), and oversee stock control, asset ordering, compliance, and the back-end asset sales process.
As a senior leader, you’ll set the agenda for your team, align objectives with company goals, and lead a high-performing, diverse group of professionals. This role requires strong leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement, with regular interaction across the business and the Retail Leadership Team.