Head of Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine sector is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement to lead global transformation efforts. The successful candidate will centralise procurement, enhance contract ownership, and implement robust governance across operations, supporting marine and offshore projects. This hybrid role offers an executive package and demands strong leadership in procurement with a background in marine or offshore sectors.

Benefits

Executive package with bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine or offshore projects.
• Hands-on transformation experience centralising and upskilling.
• Strong international procurement leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Value optimisation

Transformation leadership

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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