Procurement Specialist

Babcock International•Henderson, WA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Procurement Specialist within the Defence sector. The role involves providing operational procurement and supply chain support to ensure the effective procurement of goods and services. A key aspect of this role is to reduce business risk by ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, processes, and agreed procurement practices. The position is integral to the success of programs where Babcock leads the management and maintenance of the Defence’s Anzac Fleet. The role requires Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Requirements

Relevant qualifications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Finance, Commerce, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
Procurement experience, ideally in an operational procurement environment.
Experience preparing RFQs, sourcing materials or services, reviewing supplier responses or supporting supplier recommendations.
Australian Citizenship and eligibility for a Defence security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as IFS, SAP, SAP Ariba or equivalent tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support competitive sourcing and tendering activities, including supplier engagement, response evaluation, scoring, and the recommendation of preferred suppliers to key stakeholders.
Coordinate the supplier selection and approval process through to contract award, ensuring evaluation outcomes are thoroughly documented, auditable, and aligned with governance requirements.
Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify capable and competitive suppliers that meet business requirements for goods, materials, and services.