Senior Procurement Specialist
Posted 2 weeks ago by KBS Maritime
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Procurement Specialist at KBS Maritime will oversee the end-to-end procurement processes, including strategy creation, contract placement, and management, specifically within the public sector. This role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier relationship management to ensure optimal service delivery at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth. The successful candidate will implement procurement strategies aimed at driving efficiencies and best value while managing a small team. A strong understanding of procurement practices and public sector experience is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes from strategy creation to contract management.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive efficiencies and improvements in supply chain processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape procurement strategies.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships for optimal service delivery.
- Oversee a minimum of one direct report within the supply chain team.
Key Skills:
- CIPS Level 5 qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
- Experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Hard FM/Construction/Systems.
- Excellent people management and relationship-building skills.
- Aptitude for flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
- Strong communication and influencing abilities across various styles.
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly
City: Portsmouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Commercial - Supply Chain
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
What You’ll be doing:
KBS Maritime are recruiting a Senior Procurement Specialist within the Supply Chain Function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end Procurement processes from the creation or a Sourcing and Procurement strategy to contract placement and through life contract management, in line with Public Sector Principles for a wide range of disciplines, including Hard Facilities Management, Specialist Systems, and Compliance activity. As part of the Supply Chain Team, including a minimum of one direct report, successful delivery of functional objectives, this role involves developing, aligning and implementing Procurement strategies, processes and procedures aligned to business objectives to deliver best value, drive down sub-contract spend, transactional workload and raise the Supply Chain profile within the core delivery area of KBS Maritime. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for identifying and driving efficiencies by implementing Supply Chain strategies, work instructions, and processes, while continuously seeking improvements and driving contract best value. Working closely internal stakeholders and building supplier relationships to ensure the best outcome for the delivery of services to the Naval Base.
You’ll Have:
An excellent understanding of the procurement process and practices from creation of a sourcing strategy through to execution and delivery, and an understanding and experience in supporting the full lifecycle of contract management for procurement systems suppliers. As you’ll collaborate with identified internal stakeholders to understand the business requirements required to shape the Procurement Strategy creation and implementation, public sector procurement tendering experience in Hard FM / Construction / Systems, experience of Maritime Services is an advantage but not essential, along with excellent people management ability.
About you:
You’ll hold a CIPS Level 5 qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain (or possess equivalent experience), along with a strong aptitude for flexibility—able to adapt effectively to change and uncertainty while delivering value and meeting evolving needs, and you’ll be confident in building relationships through positive engagement and collaboration. Equally important is your ability to communicate and influence across a range of styles—whether passionate, empathetic, assertive, or reflective. You’ll take ownership of your actions, set clear priorities, and offer support where needed to drive outcomes and foster a productive environment.
You’ll get:
A competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues Cycle to work scheme Group income protection Flexible parental benefits (if applicable) Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position. Continued professional career development Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme) Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 29th August 2025, with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 1st September 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.
About Us:
At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company - we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other. By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed