Head of Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement with a focus on marine and offshore sectors. The role involves leading global procurement transformation, centralising contracts, and ensuring governance and excellence in supply chains. Candidates should be MCIPS qualified with significant international procurement experience in related sectors.

Benefits

Executive package with bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine or offshore projects (fleet, shipyards, subsea, defence).
• Strong international procurement leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience in transformation and performance embedding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Transformation management

Education

MCIPS qualification

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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