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Head of Procurement - Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Defence
Portsmouth - Hybrid
Competitive + Benefits - Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Procurement to lead the global procurement function across our Group. This is a strategic leadership position, ideal for someone with a marine, shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, or engineering background who can drive transformation and embed best practices across a complex, international organisation.
This role will focus on centralising direct procurement operations, bringing contracts and supply chain control back into the procurement function, and creating a unified, high-performing team that delivers value, governance, and operational excellence.
You will report to the CFO and work closely with key stakeholders in Finance, Operations, and Projects, as well as manage a globally dispersed procurement team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a global procurement strategy aligned with the Group’s five-year business plan
* Centralise procurement processes across all international sites
* Oversee global supplier performance, import/export operations, and risk management
* Establish robust procurement governance, KPIs, and scorecards
* Drive contract negotiations to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce commercial risk
* Develop strategic and tactical procurement teams, focused on delivery and transformation
* Manage and enhance vendor relationships, including long-term contracts and supplier approvals
* Resolve complex supplier disputes and support high-profile project procurement activities
* Support operational delivery, including projects related to ship maintenance, vessel upgrades, subsea systems, and defence assets
Key Requirements:
* MCIPS qualified with significant post-qualification experience
* Proven experience managing global procurement in complex organisations
* Strong background in marine, offshore, engineering, shipbuilding, or defence sectors
* Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and global supplier management
* Experience leading change programmes and organisational transformation
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills
* Ability to manage RFQ, ITT processes and supplier onboarding through to contract award
* Strong understanding of contract structures (e.g., BIMCO, NEC)
* Experience in procurement for subsea systems, ship maintenance, or offshore mobilisations
* Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
* Experience managing procurement for UHF comms equipment, electronic assemblies, or military marine assets
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary + Bonus + Benifits
* Flexible hybrid working model
* International travel opportunities
* High-impact, high-visibility leadership role
* Dynamic and supportive working environment
Ready to shape the future of procurement in the marine and offshore sector? We're shortlisting now - Apply today!!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain and Purchasing
* Industries
Maritime Transportation, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas
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