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SC4 Recruitment Limited

Head of Procurement

Portsmouth Full-Time 72000 - 108000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

Job Description

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)

Desirable:

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!!

Head of Procurement employer: SC4 Recruitment Limited

As a leading player in the marine, offshore, oil & gas, and defence sectors, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. Our competitive salary and benefits package, combined with flexible hybrid working options and international travel opportunities, empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to employee growth, offering high-impact leadership roles that allow you to shape the future of procurement while working alongside a globally dispersed team of experts.