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! Leads procurement and purchasing operations for multiple locations and/or businesses and implements policies, procedures and practices to ensure the team is meeting the requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing of materials to support production. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports. 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. Job Description Manages the workload across a large team to ensure strong supplier relationships, and that contracts are executed within our cost and quality requirements. Monitors systems to ensure performance, assess risk, and respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and ensure we are prepared to meet required inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 7+ years related experience or an Associate Degree in a related field and 3+ years in a leadership role. May be required to maintain security clearance 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. What’s in it for you? We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries . We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com Company: Ultra Maritime Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Click here to learn more about us.
