Procurement Officer

-; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime industry leader located in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Senior Procurement professional to manage contracts and suppliers essential for shipbuilding projects. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, conducting market research, and ensuring materials are procured efficiently. Candidates should have experience in a senior procurement role and be skilled in Microsoft Office. An MCIPS qualification or relevant degree is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior procurement position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Skilled in contract tendering, awarding, and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and improve terms with suppliers.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on shipbuilding trends.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Supplier Sourcing Competency

Education

MCIPS Qualified or working towards qualification

Degree in a relevant Business, Engineering or Manufacturing discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Company Description

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

Job Description

Job Purpose

To 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

• Previous experience of working in a senior Procurement position
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Contract Tendering, Awarding and Management
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• 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

Additional Information

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