Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Commercial & Supply Chain
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
What You ll be doing:
You ll take ownership of end-to-end procurement processes across a broad range of disciplines, including Hard Facilities Management, Specialist Systems, Compliance, and Waterfront capabilities.
You ll support with contract management, supplier performance tracking, tender activity, and data-driven decision-making to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement. Supporting the implementation of supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, helping to reduce sub-contract spend, streamline transactional workloads, and deliver the best value.
You ll Have:
You ll have a proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to navigate complex challenges with sound judgement. You ll use your interpersonal and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement, prioritise tasks under pressure, and ensure alignment with internal policies and strategic goals.
About you:
You ll take initiative without needing prompts, prioritising tasks and offering support where needed. You ll plan ahead, manage your time efficiently, and encourage continuous improvement through regular progress reviews.
Ideally, you ll hold a CIPS Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain.
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
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.
