Who are we
DEEP is accelerating deep sea exploration and preservation through the development of new technologies which enable humans to operate for longer periods of time and radically advance how humankind can access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. DEEP completely transforms what we are capable of underwater – and will increase our understanding of life on this planet!
Our planet's oceans hold answers to some of the most significant challenges facing humanity today, and yet they are almost completely unknown and unexplored. At DEEP, our mission is to radically open up access to the oceans through pioneering new technologies. These will empower scientists and researchers to fully understand the impact of our current way of life on the oceans and find new ways for us to protect our seas, their inhabitants and ourselves.
What you will be doing
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier identification to timely delivery of key systems for our subsea habitats and surface assets. You will manage a diverse range of commodities, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality, and compliant sourcing while fostering effective supplier relationships. Working within a dynamic environment, you will also collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical specifications are met and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
* New Supplier Identification & Onboarding: Lead the identification, sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring they meet both internal and external regulatory standards for marine and underwater operations.
* Quotation and Order/Contract Management: Oversee competitive tendering processes, managing cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities, while negotiating contracts that protect DEEP's best interests.
* Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Ensure suppliers consistently deliver on time, meet cost targets, and comply with quality and regulatory requirements, while actively managing risks and driving continuous improvement.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with wider functions i.e. Engineering teams to understand technical specifications and relay these requirements to suppliers, ensuring alignment between engineering needs and supplier capabilities.
* Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain effective and successful working relationships with senior level stakeholders across functions and maintain clear communication to facilitate timely and informed decision-making processes among stakeholders.
What you will need
* Proven experience in managing technically complex procurement projects
* Procurement accreditation such as CIPS level 4 or higher preferred
* Solid technical background with the ability to translate complex product, regulatory and delivery requirements into clear contractual agreements
* Deep understanding of supply chain principles and procurement processes
* Experience in procuring novel technologies, preferably within safety-critical/regulated industries
* Excellent stakeholder management skills across all business levels
* Project Management qualification such as PMI, APM or Prince2 is advantageous
* Previous experience working within fast-paced start-ups or technology environments is highly desirable
What's in it for you
Salary: Highly competitive
Bonus: Performance related bonus scheme
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus statutory holidays
Private Healthcare: Able to add family members at an extra cost
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday onsite, Friday optional homeworking
Lunch: Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks
Additional Training: Can include Scuba Diving, Powerboat or Submersible co-pilot
Gym: Onsite gym available
Cycle Scheme: Redeemable for bikes and related equipment
Social Events: Monthly & quarterly social events
Working at DEEP
We are an expert team of highly experienced engineers, operations, and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep-sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the oceans and reshape our relationship with our planet.
As an organization with multi-generational objectives and revolutionising humankinds' relationship with the ocean the values we work to each day are critical:
Be Curious: Make a better way, and ask why not? Answers are easy, questions are hard – Find original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!
Be Exceptional: It will take the most intelligent, talented and creative people on the planet working together to achieve the vision. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence and demand excellence from everyone.
Be Fearless: No one has done this before! Impossible things must be done the first time. We are the team and going first!
Be Good: Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, we take intelligent risks, but we will never compromise on the safety of our team – ever!
At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.
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