Strategic Naval Procurement Leader

Navantia Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK is seeking a Corporate Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across its UK shipbuilding operations. You will standardise processes, govern supplier selection, and ensure compliance with defence sector standards.

You will manage high‑value sourcing, contract negotiations, ERP systems (SAP) and OpenText, while guiding multi-site teams and driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement leadership experience in shipbuilding, defence, engineering, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong expertise in governance, strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven track record of leading RFQ/ITT processes and negotiating high‑value commercial agreements.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and procurement management tools.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi‑site, international environments and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the corporate procurement strategy for UK shipbuilding operations.
• Establish and enforce procurement governance frameworks, policies and standards across UK sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements, defence standards, export controls, and contracts.
• Champion standardisation, process optimisation, and continuous improvement across procurement.
• Provide strategic guidance on market conditions, supply chain risks and commercial opportunities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

ERP systems

Tools

SAP

OpenText

Job description

Navantia UK is seeking a Corporate Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across its UK shipbuilding operations. You will standardise processes, govern supplier selection, and ensure compliance with defence sector standards.

You will manage high‑value sourcing, contract negotiations, ERP systems (SAP) and OpenText, while guiding multi-site teams and driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.