Procurement Manager

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, cables, 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. We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Topside Division.

Location

Office based position/hybrid based at one of the following OEG hubs in:

• Portsmouth/Hunmanby/Chester/Lowestoft.

Core Purpose

• 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.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Experience in offshore wind farm development, marine logistics, or international procurement.
• Proven experience in managing procurement activities within the APAC region.

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• CIPS or an equivalent professional procurement certification.

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