Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

• Negotiates a range of high value and complex IT contracts & licences and uses procurement best practice tools and methods for ensuring lowest possible cost is balanced against the optimum quality & schedule needs.
• Implement contracts globally that comply with company and government regulations.
• Build long term relationships with suppliers in the IT Category, ensuring supply reliability, price stability, innovation, and identification of alternative sources.
• Develop & execute global comprehensive strategies, plans and sub contract management plans for assigned spend that drives improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Balancing strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
• Conduct market analysis, peer company benchmarking, supply risk assessments, and evaluation of new sources of supply.
• Analyzes the requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier and requirement date.
• Issues RFQ's and PO's in accordance with company and government regulations.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals.
• Create innovative contracting approaches consistent with category strategy and business objectives through performance measures, incentives, long term agreements, partnerships, etc.
• When performance issues emerge, help interactions with the supplier to ensure efficient resolution.
• Understand business, market, and supplier risks.
• Ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Initiate regular business reviews with suppliers to discuss performance.
• Managing material actual cost vs should cost
• Developing and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
• Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email