Purchasing Planner

(C) Purchasing Planner

• 3 month contingent, with potential for full time.
• Hybrid working arrangments 
• Support an important defence contract

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support the Purchasing Team by coordinating the subcontractor allocation process and helping shape short‑ to medium‑term procurement decisions. You’ll play a key part in RFQ and tendering activities, maintain accurate pricing and procurement data, and ensure materials and services are planned effectively against program demand. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll help drive consistency, value for money, and adherence to Babcock’s procurement processes across all programs.

About You

You’re someone who thrives in a structured, fast‑paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with multiple teams. You bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence in managing data, RFQs, and supplier interactions. You’re proactive, comfortable engaging with stakeholders, and committed to continuous improvement. Most importantly, you take pride in supporting safe, efficient, and value‑driven procurement outcomes.

To be successful you will bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel and a desire to enhance skills on the job;
• Intermediate IFS or another ERP system;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Purchasing, Contract or Project Administration roles;
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

* Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks. 

* Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer.

* Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.

* Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.

* As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with 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  

Job req # 73239

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 an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.  

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

Job req # 72329