Company Description

Navantia UK is the British arm of Navantia — a global leader in shipbuilding, defence, and offshore wind. With over 300 years of innovation behind us, we design, build, and support state-of-the-art naval vessels for clients around the world.

Job Description

Procurement Officer: Belfast, Northern Ireland (On-site)

Company: Navantia UK

We’re looking for a driven Procurement Officer to join our integrated supply chain team. You’ll work hands-on with suppliers and stakeholders to secure goods and services that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. Your focus: ensuring a smooth, efficient procurement process that delivers real value.

What You’ll Do:

Source and purchase goods, materials, and services at the right cost, quality, and time.
Keep supply lines running smoothly and manage potential risks before they become issues.
Analyse markets, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve best value.
Improve procurement processes to boost efficiency.
Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience in procurement or a similar role.
Strong contract management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Knowledge of the local supply chain.

Bonus Points For:

Professional procurement or supply chain certifications (CPSM, CPP, CSCP, CPSD).

Qualifications:

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.