Portfolio Manager - Land

• Take your career to the next level with a market leader in Defence solutions.
• Develop cutting-edge category strategies in a business that makes a difference.
• Experience a strong team culture in a business that truly values its people.

About the Role

Babcock is expanding, and we're looking for a strategic, results-driven Portfolio Manager to lead procurement activities in our Land Domain. This is an opportunity to drive innovation, shape category strategies, and lead a high-performing team in a complex, highly regulated environment.

As Portfolio Manager, you'll oversee a team of Category Specialists, ensuring procurement strategies deliver value for money, top-tier service, and compliance with best practices. You'll work closely with key stakeholders, providing market insights, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring sourcing activities align with Babcock's broader business objectives. Your expertise in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic procurement will be pivotal in driving operational success.

In this role, you'll lead the development and execution of category strategies that support both short- and long-term business objectives. You'll manage supplier performance, oversee key contracts, and ensure sourcing events are aligned with strategic goals. Your ability to navigate complex relationships—both internally and externally—will be key to delivering best-in-class procurement solutions.

Join us and take the next step in your career with Babcock. Apply today!

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Membership level or Australian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) Certified Course.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• 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 beRewarded 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 weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

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 1,600 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 Babcock 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 Baseline Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

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.

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Job Requisition ID - 65036