Procurement & Project Manager

Who we are: DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.Role Description:We are seeking an experienced manager to lead procurement projects for DEEP across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery of systems, equipment, and resources for our subsea habitats and operations—from supplier identification and requirements capture through to on-time delivery and handover. You will operate in a fast-paced startup environment across diverse commodities, including technical services, large fabrications, complex gas and electrical systems, and novel marine deployments.Essential Responsibilities: Project Management: You will be accountable for the planning and implementation of your project portfolio, from initial requirements capture and planning through to successful delivery of the project. Using appropriate project management tools and methods you will manage the budget and project plans whilst maintaining regular reporting to the business. Collaborating with the project sponsor and subject matter experts you will ensure the project meets its requirements upon delivery.New Supplier Identification & Onboarding: You will lead the identification, vetting and subsequent onboarding activity for new suppliers to support new business demands. Your domain knowledge will ensure the suppliers meet the standards set by external and internal regulatory requirements for the use case. You will have the technical expertise to critically assess supplier capabilities and systems against DEEP and regulatory requirements.Quotation and New Order Management: To ensure DEEP gets the best overall offering considering cost, lead-times and supplier capabilities you will manage the competitive tendering of contracts to existing and new suppliers. You will have the commercial knowledge and experience to ensure negotiated contract terms are appropriate and protect the best interests of DEEP.Supplier Management: Healthy supplier relationships are essential to business performance and safety. You will ensure your portfolio of suppliers are delivering on time, to budget whilst ensuring quality and regulatory standards are adhered to. You will take an active lead in identifying, mitigating and managing risks in the supply chain while creating a culture of continuous improvement.Engineering Interface: DEEP employs a wide range of engineering disciplines. You will have the engineering knowledge to understand complex technical subjects and specifications and be able to relay them to stakeholders and suppliers in a concise and accessible way. You will have experience working alongside engineers to define statements of work for competitive tender on novel technology projects.Stakeholder Communication: Developing and maintaining successful working relationships with senior stakeholders across functions is essential in this rapidly evolving organisation. You will maintain clear and effective communication to facilitate timely and informed decision-making processes among stakeholders.Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills:The ideal candidate will have a track-record of delivering technically complex procurement projects while thriving in a fast paced startup or technology development environment. Excellent stakeholder management across all levels in a business is essential to being successful in this role. Financial and legally literate, you will be experienced in generating contracts and business cases to govern and control your projects. You will have a solid technical background and be able to demonstrate the ability to translate complex product, regulatory and delivery requirements into well-defined contractual frameworks.Equally skilled in Procurement and Project Management best practicesExperienced in negotiating complex supplier agreementsAble to work to tight deadlines and changing prioritiesPragmatic and able to find creative solutions to complex problemsBackground in novel technology procurement & project deliveryExperience in a safety regulated industry, i.e. AerospaceA Procurement qualification e.g. APICS or ISMand/orA Project Management qualification e.g. PMI or PMPBatchelors Degree or above in a relevant subjectWhy join our team:Employer paid Health insurance for employeeGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)401K ContributionsSupportive and inclusive team cultureSalary: £70,000.00 based on experience