Associate Buyer (18-Month Fixed Term)
About The Position
In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’ Be Part of Something Big. Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great: Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’ Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet. Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts. Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined. Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 + years’ experience in procurement or the supply chain function.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of supply chain management techniques and supply chain best practices.
- An understanding of global supply chains and downstream global impacts
- In depth experience with ERP systems, specifically modules pertaining to procurement and supply chain management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the Defence / Marine industry is highly desirable.
- Designation through the National Institute of Supply Chain Management, or Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing process from requisition to delivery, ensuring high response rates, accountability, and reliability of the procurement team.
- Support the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance.
- Ensure procurement processes and purchase orders are compliant with Babcock Canada’s Commercial, Quality Assurance, and Security policies and procedures.
- Drive supplier management initiatives, develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier performance in terms of time, cost, and quality as per contract requirements.
- Be committed to and proactively identify, lead, and collaborate on procurement process improvement initiatives.
- Encourage a continuous improvement culture while ensuring the team are proactively supporting change management.
- Be responsible for the occupational health & safety of all direct reports under your supervision.
- Assist the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer as and when required with the day-to-day operation and management of the procurement activities.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
- Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
- Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
- A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows
- Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
- This position is an agile workplace position
- An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests and is an option for this position
- Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
- A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
- Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
