Maritime Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ultra Electronics Group Full time

Safeguarding the seas and empowering navies worldwide is a mission that requires expertise, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. At Ultra Maritime, we are pioneers in delivering multi-mission solutions to protect and empower naval forces globally.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, our team tirelessly pushes the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. With a focus on collaboration and partnering with our customers, we ensure mission success through expert solutions encompassing game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Flexible Working

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. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.

  1. Normally performs routine work without requiring detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
  2. Independently carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
  3. Drive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by identifying risks, performing root cause analysis and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements.
  4. Coordinates all activities related to procurement beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
  5. Analyses the requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
  6. Responsible for providing purchasing KPI and accountable for team performance.
  7. Supported by the Buying Team, ensures that all Purchase orders are issued to suppliers in a timely manner and that terms and conditions reflect the requirements of the programme.
  8. Ensures that Quality, Price and Leadtime information in the ERP systems is accurate.
  9. Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
  10. Assures material is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
  11. Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
  12. Liaises with Production, Quality Assurance and Programmes to ensure product and service quality levels are maximized.
  13. Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviours in past projects, roles or experiences.
  14. Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or Defence Company.
  2. Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
  3. Supply Chain or Procurement experience.
  4. Experience with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

  1. Prior relevant experience in a related field.
  2. Preferred qualification in a Business/Commercial/procurement.
  3. Annual bonus.
  4. Hybrid working for certain job roles.
  5. 25 days holiday.
  6. Option to buy or sell holiday.
  7. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
  8. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
  9. 4 x annual salary life cover.
  10. Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Relocation Support

We attract high-level talent and people who add value and expertise. We search across the UK for talented individuals. We offer financial support to candidates considering relocation.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. Our values underpin our behaviour and policies. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

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