Procurement Manager - EMEA in Aberdeen

We're looking for a dynamic, commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead our Procurement and Subcontract Management function across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This is more than just a procurement role. It's an opportunity to shape procurement strategy, develop a high-performing team, build powerful supplier partnerships and drive real commercial value across an exciting and diverse international business.
If you're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and enjoys turning challenges into opportunities, we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity
As our Procurement Manager – EMEA, you'll take the lead in driving procurement excellence, strengthening supply chain performance and ensuring our projects have the suppliers, subcontractors and resources they need to succeed. Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting major tenders, delivering successful projects and helping shape the future growth of our business. We're searching for a hands-on leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved. You'll be equally comfortable setting strategic direction, developing your team and stepping into operational procurement activities when needed. Whether it's supporting a critical tender, tackling a complex sourcing challenge or helping the team manage competing priorities, you'll lead by example and do what it takes to deliver results.
What should you do?
Lead & Inspire
Build, mentor and develop a talented Procurement and Subcontract Management team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Drive Regional Procurement Strategy
Lead procurement activities across EMEA, delivering smart sourcing solutions, commercial value and supply chain resilience.
Build Strategic Partnerships
Develop strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, driving performance, innovation and long‑term value.
Make a Commercial Impact
Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve procurement efficiency, manage supply chain risks and deliver measurable business benefits.
Support Project Success
Work alongside Commercial, Projects and Operations, Legal and Finance teams to ensure effective procurement planning, supplier engagement and seamless project delivery.
Think Globally, Act Strategically
Engage with stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors across international markets, with opportunities to travel, lead negotiations, support project mobilisation and represent the business at industry events.
What background and expertise do you bring with you?
We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who brings:
Proven leadership experience in procurement, supply chain or subcontract management.
Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
The ability to build influential relationships across functions, cultures and international markets.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
Confidence operating in a dynamic, project-driven environment.
A true hands‑on leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, proactively supporting the team, sharing the workload and stepping in when needed to ensure priorities are met and commitments delivered.
The flexibility to travel domestically and internationally when required.
Why should you choose us?
Because this is your opportunity to do more than manage procurement. You'll lead people. Influence decisions. Strengthen partnerships. Drive performance. And make a genuine difference to business success across EMEA. You'll have the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on commercial impact in a highly collaborative, international environment.
Challenge Accepted?
If you're an ambitious procurement leader looking for a role where your ideas, experience and leadership can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
DeepOcean is a technology-driven, independent solution provider in the ocean space. We offer companies within oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other non-energy niches a full range of services – from surveys, engineering, project management and installation to maintenance and recycling. Our global team of experts is at the forefront of remote and autonomous operations and digitally‑enabled services. Supported by an extensive tool and technology pool, they drive cost‑efficient, safe and sustainable operations. DeepOcean is committed to sustainability, continuously working to reduce both the carbon footprint and costs of our customers' operations. A global ocean services provider, DeepOcean enables the energy transition and sustainable use of ocean resources. Our people are what make the difference. Technology, systems, and processes provide the foundation -but it is our teams who deliver.