Head of Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement focused on marine and offshore sectors to lead a transformative global procurement strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong international procurement leadership and MCIPS qualification, taking charge of centralising contracts and optimizing supply chains. This hybrid role based in Greater London offers an executive package with bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Executive package with bonus

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine or offshore projects.
• Skilled in driving value across supply chains.
• Hands-on transformation and strategy embedding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing global procurement function.
• Centralise contracts and supply chain strategy.
• Drive transformation and support operational continuity.

Skills

International procurement leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Transformation experience

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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