Procurement Officer

Navantia UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Company pension

Flexitime and half-day Fridays

Free on-site parking

Learning & development opportunities

Health Care cash plan

Job summary

A UK-based shipbuilding company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their team in Belfast. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement of materials and services essential for shipbuilding projects. Key duties include negotiating contracts, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with various internal teams. Required skills include proficiency in procurement processes, strong analytical skills, and experience using ERP systems. A degree in a relevant field is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of Senior Procurement expertise.
• Contract tendering, awarding and management.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods, materials, components, and services.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
• Negotiate contracts and improve prices with suppliers.
• Lead cost analysis and drive efficient procurement processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and production teams.
• Mentor Buyers where applicable.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier sourcing

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical & commercial acumen

ERP systems (SAP)

Supplier sourcing

Organisational & communication skills

Project collaboration with PMs/enginee

Education

Degree in a relevant Business, Engineering or Manufacturing discipline

MCIPS Qualified or working towards qualification

Tools

ERP system (e.g., SAP)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life‑cycle support of state‑of‑the‑art warships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and it has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Job Description

Job Purpose: You will work as part of the Procurement Team and closely with an integrated supply chain and internal stakeholders to co‑ordinate and manage business requests. Key responsibilities will be to manage contracts and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services essential for shipbuilding projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality.

Key Duties

• Procure goods, materials, components, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Identify, manage and mitigate any supply chain risks
• Deliver procurement briefs, updates, and reports as and when required
• Assist in cost analysis and contribute to the development of efficient and innovative procurement processes
• Add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of best procurement practice
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings
• Ensure compliance to all internal procedures and external regulations
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and production teams to forecast material needs
• Prepare and process purchase orders/contracts, track shipments, and manage inventory levels to ensure timely availability of critical materials
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and alternative materials in shipbuilding
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Where applicable, manage and mentor Buyers in the delivery of key duties which assist the Procurement function

Essential Criteria

• Confident in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven experience of Senior Procurement expertise
• Contract tendering, awarding and management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Previous experience of using an ERP system e.g. SAP
• Supplier sourcing competency and knowledge of local and national supply chains
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Desirable Criteria

• Strong knowledge of marine equipment, steel fabrication, coatings, propulsion systems, outfitting, and other shipbuilding materials and systems
• Experience of project procurement and capital investment contracts

Qualifications

• MCIPS Qualified or working towards qualification
• Degree in a relative Business, Engineering or Manufacturing discipline

Professional Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday
• Company pension
• Flexitime and half‑day Fridays
• Free on‑site parking
• Learning & development opportunities
• Health Care cash plan

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

Contact

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role online, please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.