Procurement Officer

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.

In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Navantia UK is expanding, and we’re looking for a skilled Procurement Officer to join our growing team in Methil. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy building strong supplier relationships, and want to play a key role in delivering high‑quality projects, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Procurement Officer, you’ll take ownership of the full procurement cycle — from sourcing and tendering to negotiation, contract award, and supplier performance management. You’ll work closely with colleagues across projects, legal, finance, and operations to ensure we secure the right subcontractors, services, and goods at the best value, while upholding our commitment to compliance, quality, and responsible procurement.

• Managing the end‑to‑end procurement process for subcontracted works, services, and goods.
• Preparing and issuing RFPs, RFQs, and contracts.
• Assessing subcontractor proposals, capabilities, and performance to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Leading negotiations to secure competitive pricing and robust contractual terms.
• Monitoring contract delivery, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with project objectives.
• Conducting market research, identifying new suppliers/partners, and benchmarking pricing and trends.
• Supporting colleagues on procurement policies, processes, and best practices.
• Identifying and managing supplier‑related risks, including financial, operational, and compliance factors.

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within subcontracting or services procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (SAP experience is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build positive relationships.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines.

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPM) is desirable.
• Broad professional experience or equivalent knowledge gained through similar roles.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team where your development, ideas, and contribution genuinely matter. This role offers the chance to further your procurement expertise while helping shape major programmes that support the UK’s maritime and industrial future.

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.

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.