Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.
Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Purpose of Role
Provide administration support to the purchasing team, by maintaining information in our ERP system, obtaining information from our suppliers and keeping good records. A key element of this role will be to ensure good communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
This role offers an opportunity for the individual to develop a future career in Supply Chain Management.
Key Responsibilities
Support Direct Buyers in maintaining information in our ERP System.
- Component Price and Leadtime
- Delivery schedule
- Supplier Information
- Payment terms
- Coordinate with suppliers to track order statuses, resolve delays, and communicate delivery schedule to internal teams. Support buyers with supplier order books. Monitor supplier performance and proactively address issues to prevent disruptions to project timelines.
- Administer new supplier approval process and update supplier records. Provide Support to suppliers who are registering for JOSCAR and report progress or issues.
- Resolve receipt and invoicing queries.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance and Programmes to ensure required service levels are maintained.
- Monitor Progress and maintain records of Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements Support procurement department objectives and KPI’s.
- Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
- Always demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra Maritime values.
Skills, Qualification And Experience
- Experience in procurement or business administration.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems would be desirable.
- A high level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- PC literate in MS office suite.
- Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.
Personal Attributes
- Willingness to learn
- 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
May be required to maintain security clearance
Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Company: Ultra Maritime
