Senior Shipbuilding Procurement Lead

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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier sourcing

Organizational skills

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

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.