Procurement Officer Corporate

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

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

• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and bid evaluations for high-value or technically complex procurements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for technical and commercial compliance in coordination with other functions and quality assurance teams.
• Source and purchase goods, materials, and services at the right cost, quality, and time.
• Analyse markets, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve best value.
• Manage contractual risks, claims, variations, and amendments, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
• Liaise with legal and project teams to interpret and apply contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Improve procurement processes to boost efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships.
• Work in a dynamic and growing procurement environment with amazing challenges that will allow you to increase your knowledge and experience in different types of purchases.

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).
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the local supply chain.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday.
• Company pension.
• Flexitime and half-day Fridays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Learning & development opportunities.

Performance Indicators

• Timely award and execution of contracts in line with project schedules.
• Achievement of cost savings and value-for-money targets.
• Contract compliance and risk management effectiveness.
• Supplier quality, safety, and delivery performance.
• Accuracy and completeness of contract documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related filed.
• Professional certification preferred (e,g, CIPS, CPSM, CPP, CPSD)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management.

Additional Information

Procurement Officer

• Queens Island, Belfast BT3 9DU
• Full-time
• Location: Belfast (New Build)
• Department: Corporate Procurement
• Employment Type: Permanent

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.