Procurement Specialist

Babcock is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join the Strategic Sourcing team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join Babcock as a Procurement Specialist and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement for our Marine Engineering sector. As part of the Sourcing Team, you’ll lead RFx activities, shape category strategies that strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and embed SRM practices that lift performance across the supply base.

Your insights from market analysis and cost modelling will optimise total cost, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value. Working with the Strategic Sourcing Lead and cross‑functional stakeholders, you’ll turn ideas into outcomes—living our principles to be curious, collaborate, and own & deliver.

You’ll operate in a dynamic environment that demands agility, sound judgement, and a steady hand. You’ll manage supplier escalations, uphold due‑diligence standards, and help embed consistent category management.

With access to ERP tools like IFS and a diverse supply chain, you’ll grow your commercial capability and technical understanding, supported by training that empowers you to be courageous, think outcomes, and deliver lasting value.

About you

You combine sharp commercial acumen with calm, confident negotiation. You architect category strategies, run RFx end‑to‑end, and turn analysis into decisive action. You interrogate costs using TCO and should‑cost models, understand contract law, and manage risk systematically. You build trust with stakeholders and suppliers, uplift performance, and lead escalations professionally. You’re ERP‑literate (ideally IFS), proactive, organised, and ethical. You thrive in regulated Defence environments and are eligible for NV1 clearance, delivering measurable value and resilient supply outcomes at scale, consistently.

Key Required Skills

•    Strategic sourcing and category management in complex, regulated environments.
•    Commercial acumen and advanced negotiation.
•    Supplier relationship management and performance improvement/escalation leadership.
•    Contract law understanding for complex agreements.
•    Cost analysis: TCO, should‑cost, and cost modelling.
•    Supply chain risk identification, mitigation, and governance.
•    Data analysis and evidence‑based decision‑making.
•    Clear written, verbal, and presentation communication with stakeholder influence.

Key Required Qualifications

•    Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics, Finance, or Commerce.
•    Eligibility to obtain (or current) NV1 security clearance.
•    Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement/category management within complex, regulated settings (Defence or engineering services desirable).
Proficiency with ERP systems (IFS or similar)

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;
•    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 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 in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver 

Who we are 

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 
 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission. 

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, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

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, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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

Job Req #70882