Head of Procurement

Location Portsmouth
Salary £DOE
Job type Permanent
Discipline Watersports, Other
Reference V-46120
Are you ready to play a key role in a world-class sporting campaign at the cutting edge of technology and performance?
A pioneering professional sailing team competing for the America’s Cup — the oldest international sporting trophy — is looking for a Head of Procurement to join their fast-growing technical team.
This is a rare opportunity to work within an elite performance environment where precision, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision. You’ll be at the heart of one of the most technically advanced projects in modern sport — shaping how the team designs, builds, and races state-of-the-art yachts.

The Role As Head of Procurement, you will:
  • Lead all procurement activity related to the team’s test and race boats.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers across advanced manufacturing and marine industries.
  • Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing teams to align build methods, schedules, and budgets.
  • Manage end-to-end procurement — ensuring parts and systems are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Continuously seek improvements in procurement performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
This role will also involve cross-team collaboration, representing the team in professional, media, and partner-facing contexts where required.
About You You’ll bring:
  • Proven experience leading procurement in high-end manufacturing environments.
  • A track record of supplier management, scheduling, and negotiation.
  • The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to change.
Preferred: experience within the high-performance marine, aerospace, or motorsport (F1) sectors.

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