Supply Chain Lead

2 weeks ago

Rugeley Staffordshire, United Kingdom Ultra Maritime Full time

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs.

It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Procurement or Project Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying and developing a new subcontract supply chain for a high-profile engineering project at Ultra Maritime, Rugeley. This individual will be responsible for assessing engineering requirements, identifying, and developing supplier capabilities, and managing the chosen solution through to the completion of prototypes, ensuring seamless integration into our supply chain network.

This role will require regular travel to supplier sites, so a full driver's licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end management of subcontract manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align project goals and objectives.
  • Quickly gain a strong understanding of the technical intricacies of the product and its manufacturing process, enabling you to anticipate challenges and opportunities effectively with the support of senior engineers.
  • Build robust relationships with subcontractors, ensuring clear expectations, open communication, and adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Employ a strategic yet assertive approach for effective problem-solving.
  • Be a regular presence at subcontractor facilities to actively oversee and ensure adherence to project timelines.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential motor subcontractors aligned with technical and quality standards.
  • Lead contract negotiations and establish robust relationships, ensuring supplier capabilities and financial stability meet project needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Ensure strict adherence to compliance standards through meticulous documentation and checks. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain cost efficiencies while upholding regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain Gantt/Production tracking tools, submitting regular progress reports to the supply chain manager and wider project team and stakeholders.
  • Ensure a well-documented supplier identification, selection, and onboarding process, involving relevant stakeholders and meeting essential requirements.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and economic factors to safeguard project timelines and objectives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in procurement, project management, or supplier relationship roles in a technically demanding environment.
  • Knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing techniques (electrical motors preferred).
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and negotiate with suppliers when needed.
  • Strong communication skills supporting an ability to communicate key technical information between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented and analytical, with excellent technical and quality control standards.
  • Experience of working within a team-based, multidiscipline environment.
  • Familiarity within Defence/Aerospace industry regulations and compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, and MS Office.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and project management tools.
  • Willingness to regularly travel to the subcontractor's facilities and supplier sites
Please note that the successful candidate will need to obtain the relevant security vetting level required for this role.

At Ultra Maritime SMaP (Signature Management and Power) (UK), we understand that work-life balance is important. That is why we offer a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid home/office working, flexible working, and part or full-time employment. Our values of innovation and empowerment inspire us to welcome the challenge of working in new ways and trust our people to get the job done.

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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