Procurement and 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 in the USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier identification through to on-time delivery of systems, equipment and resources for our subsea habitats and associated operations. You will be working in a fast paced startup business across a broad range of commodities, including technical services, large structural fabrications, complex gas and electrical systems and novel marine system deployments. They will be accountable for the full lifecycle of their projects from requirements capture, supplier identification to successful handover of the product or service to the business.

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.

• FAR Compliance & Supplier Management: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including proper flow-down of applicable clauses to suppliers and sub-tier vendors. Manage compliant sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract award processes in alignment with federal requirements.Evaluate, negotiate, and administer supplier contracts to maintain full regulatory and documentation compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must have strong understanding of U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and related compliance requirements.

• Equally skilled in Procurement and Project Management best practices

• Experienced in negotiating complex supplier agreements

• Able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities

• Pragmatic and able to find creative solutions to complex problems

• Background in novel technology procurement & project delivery

• Experience in a safety regulated industry

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or above in Engineering or relevant subject

• Minimum 5 years of procurement and project management experience

• A Procurement qualification e.g. APICS and/or A Project Management qualification e.g. PMP

Why join our team:

• Employer paid Health insurance for employee

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Contributions

• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Salary: Up to $120,000.00 USD based on experience