Buyer in Greenford

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions. We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world.

Purpose of Role

Purchase goods and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and schedule ensuring continuity of supply. To ensure the company receives value for money on all purchases, benchmarks and manages suppliers to achieve optimal delivery for Ultra. Works to improve Quality, cost and delivery using Ultra KPI’s and the IFS MRP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• To ensure MRP data is accurate, maintain accurate part and supplier MRP data including lead-times, cost and supplier evaluations.
• Check internal Purchase Requisitions for completeness, accuracy, supply chain compliance and authorisation.
• Clarify specifications, quantities and timelines with stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous supply of required material and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Manage supplier order books and effectively expedite and prioritise orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
• Liaise with Stakeholders to ensure product and service quality levels are maximized.
• On-time-in-full delivery of materials and services to support project milestones.
• Monitor market trends and market suppliers.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• To identify appropriate sources of supply to meet contract needs.
• Manage new supplier requests and approval.
• To ensure contract conditions are applied including specific flow downs where appropriate.
• To assist in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Support procurement department objectives and KPI’s and be instrumental in supporting their achievement.
• Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries to respective vendors and procure replacement materials in accordance with company procedures and processes whilst minimizing any impact on project milestones.
• Always demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra Maritime values.

Skills, Qualification and Experience

• Experience of procurement in a regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems (such as IFS).
• Strong analytical skills - proficient in Excel and reporting software.
• A high level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• PC literate in MS office suite.
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.

Personal Attributes

• A positive, proactive attitude with a high level of self-motivation to deliver excellence.
• Ambitious and self-reliant - intrinsically self-motivated.
• Well organised and delivery focused.
• An ability to deliver under pressure with an appetite for measured success.
• Collaborative working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds.

Security Requirements

This role requires you to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum and some roles will require further national security vetting checks. In line with Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a mission. More than just a workplace, we provide the opportunity to protect lives, advance technology, and shape the future of maritime security. As an employee of Ultra Maritime, you will receive:

• Optional 9 day fortnight TOIL.
• Flexible working hours.
• 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Annual bonus – dependent on level. Non-managers = 5% and Managers = 10% for example.
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress.
• 25 days holiday.
• Christmas shut down – use three days of annual leave to cover this.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
• 4 x annual salary life cover.
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world.

Our partnership with Morson Edge

Ultra Maritime is partnering with a third-party recruitment provider, Morson Edge (part of the Morson Group), to manage this hiring process. In accordance with UK employment law and UK GDPR, by applying for this role, you consent to your CV and application details being shared with Morson Edge for recruitment purposes. Both Ultra Maritime and Morson Edge will process your data in accordance with their respective Privacy Policies (Ultra Maritime Privacy Policy and Morson Group Privacy Policy). These policies outline how your information is used, stored, and retained. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Ultra Maritime or Morson Edge directly, as detailed in their Privacy Policies.