Head of Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; 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 spearhead a global transformation. This hybrid role, based in Greater London, requires a senior procurement leader with extensive experience in marine projects and a track record of successfully centralising and optimising procurement functions. The successful candidate will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in the group's governance and commercial excellence.

Benefits

Executive package with bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong international procurement leadership experience in marine or offshore projects.
• Hands-on transformation experience, skilled in vendor management and driving value.

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 across marine and offshore projects.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Risk mitigation

Cost optimisation

Strategic sourcing

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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