Procurement Systems Lead

The Procurement Systems Lead is responsible for driving the effectiveness, accuracy, and data-driven performance of the Procurement function. This role serves as the central owner of procurement systems, reporting, process governance, and supplier onboarding.

The position is accountable for maintaining, creating, and developing procurement policies, processes, and procedural documentation. It also leads the management of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring data integrity within the ERP system, and oversees supplier onboarding activities. In addition, the role is responsible for monitoring and reporting supplier on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance.

• Serve as the procurement lead for IFS – Super User, maintaining categorisation, workflows, and reporting, as well as onboarding processes and optimisation of procurement systems.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, reporting methods, automated and analytics.
• Lead continuous improvements in system functionality, data structures, SRM, Supplier Master Records and process automation.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with business IFS System Owner.
• Ensure consistent and standardised PO, contract, and vendor data structures.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement performance reports.
• Maintain the procurement contract register.
• Deliver insights to support category, supplier negotiations, and decisions.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support vessels, subsea operations, and projects.
• Maintain and update procurement procedures, policies, and guidance documents.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and process adherence monitoring.
• Act as the central point of expertise for procurement systems and reporting.
• Support x2 Procurement Transactional Officers with expediting, PO raising, OTIF measurement, and system queries.
• Collaborate with Direct Buyers to provide data insights.
• Partner with Strategic Category Manager on analytics and performance monitoring.
• Lead and manage key supplier categories across indirect spend.
• Apply strong procurement expertise to drive value, ensure compliance and optimise supplier performance.

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, analytics, or systems administration.
• Excel/data analysis capability;
  Power BI preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Experience in marine, subsea, engineering, or project industries.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices.

• A fully maintained contract register.
• Standardised processes consistently applied.
• Improved system utilisation and optimised workflows.

This role is based in the Chelmsford office and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with working 3 days in the office, Tuesday to Thursday and 2 days working remotely, Monday and Friday.

• Group Pension with access to Independent Financial Advisor
• Life Cover – inclusive with Group Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Plan
• Dental Scheme – at a subsidised cost
• Fitness Club Subsidy
• X2 Professional Subscriptions
• EV Car Scheme
• Cycle Scheme – As per the green initiative, approved by the Government scheme
• Eye Sight Test contribution
• Perkbox - employee discount scheme along with a Wellness Hub
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
• Long Service Awards
• Reward & Recognition
• Referral programme
• Free on-site parking - At all sites
• Employee Assistance programme

Global Marine Group are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please reach out to during your recruitment process. We are more than happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have the best possible experience during the selection.