Procurement Specialist

• Significant, high-profile Defence program
• 12 month, full-time position, open to national locations
• Defence sector environment requiring Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance

About You

As a Procurement Specialist, you are a commercially minded sourcing professional who thrives on delivering procurement outcomes in a complex operational environment. You can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and confidently lead sourcing activities from requirements development through to contract award.

You bring strong experience in developing scopes of work, running competitive sourcing processes and establishing robust contractual arrangements that balance value, risk and operational requirements. You are comfortable challenging assumptions, influencing stakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.

About the Role
This position is integral to the success of our programs, where Babcock leads the management and maintenance of Defence's Anzac Fleet.

In this role you will:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for goods and services across a diverse portfolio of spend.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements and develop scopes of work, specifications and sourcing strategies.
• Develop and manage RFx documentation, supplier communications and competitive sourcing events.
• Evaluate supplier submissions, conduct commercial assessments and provide recommendations to stakeholders and approval authorities.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions and support the development and execution of contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify capable suppliers and optimise procurement outcomes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement governance requirements while effectively managing commercial and supply chain risk.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support successful contract outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business, Finance, Logistics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end sourcing activities and competitive procurement processes.
• Experience developing scopes of work, specifications, contract schedules and sourcing documentation.
• Strong commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract development skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sourcing activities simultaneously.
• Experience working within ERP and procurement platforms such as IFS, SAP, SAP Ariba or similar systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility for a Defence security clearance

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility.
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more.
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days.
• You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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