Supply Chain Governance Specialist

Babcock is looking for a Supply Chain Governance Specialist to join the Procurement team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a company that values excellence in supply chain governance. As a Supply Chain Governance Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing supplier risk, and driving continuous improvement. This is a hands-on position where you will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes and uphold best practices.

Babcock International Group offers a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where innovation and operational excellence are at the core of everything we do. This role gives you the opportunity to shape supply chain compliance while working on impactful projects. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for governance, we want to hear from you!

About you

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a deep understanding of procurement and compliance. With a passion for continuous improvement, you excel at streamlining processes, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Your ability to analyse risks, collaborate across departments, and implement strategic solutions makes you a key asset. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on governance and regulatory standards. Your expertise in supplier management and compliance drives operational excellence.

Key Required Skills

• Supplier risk management
• Procurement compliance auditing
• Process improvement & optimization
• Stakeholder engagement & negotiation
• Regulatory policy implementation
• Training & development for procurement systems
• Data analysis & reporting
• Problem-solving & critical thinking

Key Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in a compliance or procurement role highly regarded
• CIPS membership (or working towards it)
• Strong understanding of supply chain governance
• Experience with risk management policies and procedures

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 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 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, pre-employment medical, 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 #64161