Senior Procurement Engineer (Electrical) for NPI & Defence

Resource Area for Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Professional development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SubSea Craft in the UK seeks a procurement specialist to manage supplier identification, qualification and sourcing for defence and maritime products. You will work with engineering to align designs with manufacturability and cost targets.

You will lead RFQs/EOIs, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure technical compliance, quality and delivery schedules throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience supporting NPI activities and supplier selection processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, BOMs and technical docs.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor LN or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Experience in supplier management and engineering procurement internationally.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (BPSS/ Baseline).

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify suppliers during NPI, ensuring compliance with drawings and specs.
• Lead supplier sourcing, RFQs and EOIs and manage SSC requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to align manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.
• Promote Design for Manufacture principles for cost-effective sourcing.
• Expedite purchase orders and maintain accurate delivery schedules.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery commitments to meet business objectives.
• Ensure defence, quality, regulatory and security flow-down where applicable.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

NPI experience

Supplier management

RFQ & EOIs

ERP systems (Infor LN)

DFM knowledge

Project coordination

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Infor LN

Job description

SubSea Craft in the UK seeks a procurement specialist to manage supplier identification, qualification and sourcing for defence and maritime products. You will work with engineering to align designs with manufacturability and cost targets.

You will lead RFQs/EOIs, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure technical compliance, quality and delivery schedules throughout the project lifecycle.