Supply Chain Risk & Compliance Engineer in Fareham

As a Supply Chain Risk & Compliance Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our supply chain is robust, compliant, resilient, and capable of supporting the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems.

Working across suppliers, subcontractors, logistics partners, and internal teams, you'll lead activities that manage risk, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, environmental, and ethical standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence supplier strategy, drive continuous improvement, and help safeguard the integrity of Kraken's operations as we continue to grow.

Develop and maintain Kraken's Supply Chain Risk Management framework.

Identify, assess, and monitor supplier risks including quality, cyber security, financial stability, ESG, regulatory compliance, and modern slavery risks.

Manage supplier risk registers and drive mitigation activities.

Lead supplier onboarding, due diligence, and approval processes.

Review supplier certifications and management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Cyber Essentials.

Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews.

Develop supplier scorecards and monitor quality, delivery, and compliance performance.

Support corrective action activities and supplier improvement programmes.

Investigate supplier non-conformances and compliance issues.

Produce supply chain risk and compliance reports for management.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Systems, Stores, and Project teams to support business objectives.

Experience in supplier management, supplier assurance, procurement, or supply chain compliance.

Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments.

Proven ability to develop supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Knowledge of supply chain due diligence processes.

Experience managing supplier performance metrics.

Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Teams.

Experience within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, maritime, or technology sectors.

Knowledge of DEF STAN requirements.

Understanding of supply chain cyber security requirements.

Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks.

Knowledge of export controls, sanctions screening, and licensing requirements.

Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.

At Kraken, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You'll work closely with teams across the business and build strong relationships with suppliers to drive performance and manage risk effectively.

We're looking for someone who

• Takes ownership and delivers results.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Maintains high standards of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Can prioritise effectively and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

At Kraken, we're pushing the boundaries of autonomous maritime technology.

Joining our team means having the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that have real-world impact.

You’ll benefit from

• Working on cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems.
• Being part of a collaborative and growing technology business.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to business resilience and operational excellence.

25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level Life assurance 3x salary Group Income Protection Health Care Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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