Head of Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine and offshore sector is hiring a strategic Head of Procurement to lead their global transformation efforts. This role involves centralising procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational continuity across marine projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement leadership within the marine sector and be skilled in contract negotiation and risk management.

Benefits

Executive package with bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leader with international procurement leadership experience.
• Proven experience in the marine or offshore projects.
• Hands-on transformation experience and skilled in vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve a high-performing global procurement function.
• Centralise contracts and supply chain strategy across a multi-site organisation.
• Drive transformation while supporting operational continuity.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Risk mitigation

Cost optimisation

Education

MCIPS qualified

Job description

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We're Hiring: Head of Procurement | Marine & Offshore Focus

Are you a senior procurement leader with deep experience in the marine, offshore, or vessel fleet sector—from shipbuilding and design to repairs, conversions, or mobilisations?

We’re looking for a strategic Head of Procurement to lead a global transformation — centralising procurement, reclaiming contract ownership, and embedding robust governance and commercial excellence across our Group.

Location: Greater London - Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Scope: Global

Reporting to: CFO

Package: Executive package with bonus + benefits

What you’ll do:

• Lead and evolve a high-performing global procurement function
• Centralise contracts and supply chain strategy across a multi-site organisation
• Drive transformation while supporting operational continuity across marine and offshore projects
• Own strategic sourcing, global supplier management, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation

What we’re looking for:

• MCIPS qualified with strong international procurement leadership
• Proven experience in marine or offshore projects (fleet, shipyards, subsea, defence, etc.)
• Hands-on transformation experience — centralising, upskilling, and embedding performance
• Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, and driving value across supply chains

Be a key force behind our next phase of global growth and transformation.

Apply now or message us directly to learn more.

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