Procurement Manager

OEG; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is hiring a Procurement Manager in Portsmouth, UK. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in the energy sector and a relevant degree or certification. This position plays a crucial part in enhancing the company's procurement excellence and driving value creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing procurement programmes and extensive supplier networks.
• Experience in offshore wind farm development or international procurement.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement overall procurement strategy.
• Establish procurement policies and frameworks.
• Build and maintain a resilient supply chain.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Commercial acumen

Industry knowledge

Contract law expertise

Risk management principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

CIPS or equivalent procurement certification

Job description

OEG is hiring a Procurement Manager at one of the following locations, Portsmouth/Hunmanby/Chester/Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The role involves developing and leading the strategic procurement function across the OEG Topside Division.

Portsmouth, UK
Hunmanby, UK
Chester, UK
Lowestoft, UK

Responsible to:

Business Services Manager (Topside Division)

Company overview

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

To develop and lead the strategic procurement function across the OEG Topside Division.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Define and implement the overall procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and project requirements to drive procurement transformation.

Establish procurement policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Build and maintain a resilient supply chain that supports the company’s growth and sustainability objectives.

Oversee the negotiation and execution of complex contracts and strategic supplier agreements.

Ensure robust risk management, effective cost control, and thorough performance monitoring across all procurement activities.

Develop strategic partnerships with global suppliers and contractors within the offshore renewables industry.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.

environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.

a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

Proven leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and deep industry knowledge to drive procurement excellence and deliver value creation.

Minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Demonstrated success in managing procurement programmes and overseeing extensive supplier networks.

Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial strategy, and risk management principles.

Experience in offshore wind farm development, marine logistics, or international procurement.

Proven experience in managing procurement activities within the APAC region.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

CIPS or an equivalent professional procurement certification.