Overview
* Industries: Maritime construction, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Microgrids
* Remote working: 20 hours per month.
* 15+-month contract - equity for services
* Start and onboard immediately
* Can further evolve to a full time paid role upon closing our next capital raise and/ or post revenue
The VP of Maritime Procurement will lead procurement, supply chain, and contract management across ELIRE’s global infrastructure, maritime, and shipbuilding programmes. This role ensures the strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and commercial integrity of all procurement activities across the Group, from advanced materials and systems to complex substructures, superstructures, and technology components.
Working closely with engineering, architecture, finance, and executive teams, the VP will drive supplier development, bid support, and contractual excellence, ensuring the success of projects spanning ports, floating infrastructure, clean energy systems, and advanced maritime assets. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a commercially astute professional capable of operating in both strategic and technical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Management
* Define and execute the Group’s procurement and supply chain strategy across infrastructure, shipbuilding, and maritime domains.
* Lead all supply chain activities, including bid support, strategic sourcing, performance management, and tactical issue resolution.
* Oversee the full procurement lifecycle — from supplier qualification and tendering through contract negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management.
* Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and finance teams to ensure procurement supports technical and budgetary targets.
* Develop and maintain robust supply chain governance frameworks, including policies, risk registers, and compliance systems.
Contract & Supplier Management
* Serve as the prime point of contact for all contract and procurement matters within projects.
* Negotiate and manage complex supply, fabrication, and service agreements, ensuring protection of ELIRE’s commercial interests.
* Lead supplier development programmes to strengthen performance, innovation, and sustainability in the supply base.
* Manage supplier risk identification, mitigation planning, and performance tracking across all project phases.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve contractual disputes, delivery risks, or compliance challenges.
Project Delivery & Performance
* Ensure procurement and supply chain deliverables align with project milestones, budgets, and technical requirements.
* Manage Bills of Materials (BoMs), Supply Chain Management Plans, and Supplier Risk inputs to support bids and project execution.
* Monitor performance against KPIs, budgets, and quality targets; report into project contract reviews and executive packs.
* Develop strategies to optimise cost efficiency, lead times, and resource allocation across multi-project environments.
* Support the delivery of major maritime and infrastructure projects by ensuring all materials and subcontracted services are delivered on time and to specification.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
* 10+ years’ experience in ship building, maritime procurement, supply chain, or contract management within maritime, shipbuilding, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
* Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiation in complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project-based procurement, bid processes, and contractual frameworks.
* Experience managing supply chain risk, budgets, and performance within technical and engineering-led organisations.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a detail-oriented, outcome-driven mindset.
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
Desired Attributes
* Global maritime and shipbuilding experience working within clean energy, transport, or maritime infrastructure environments.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build new supplier networks and optimise existing relationships.
* Collaborative, proactive, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
* High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to sustainable procurement practices.
* Ability to work independently and remotely while managing multiple global stakeholders.