Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

• Permanent full‑time role based in Henderson, Western Australia.
• Be part of a collaborative, high‑performing procurement team.
• Be part of a company delivering critical national capability

About the Role

As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the Strategic Procurement team to make informed short‑ to medium‑term procurement decisions that minimise contract risk and maximise value for money.

Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you’ll help ensure accurate Standard Activity pricing is available across all programs, supporting estimating, planning, and delivery activities.
You’ll coordinate RFQ packages, manage tender documentation, and assist with subcontractor engagement to ensure alignment with procurement policies, strategic objectives, and contractual obligations.

You will also support the broader procurement lifecycle by maintaining project registers, tracking scope changes, processing RFQs and purchase orders, and ensuring accurate cost reporting.
Your role will involve liaising with Repair Agents, coordinating technical reviews, validating quotes, and supporting project close‑out activities. With responsibilities spanning documentation control,
invoice verification, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement, you’ll contribute to efficient procurement operations and strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation. 

About You

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy building strong working relationships that support successful procurement outcomes.

With a proactive mindset, you’re committed to continuous improvement and contributing to a safe, positive workplace culture. 
You hold relevant qualifications or at least two years’ experience in a similar role, and you’re ready to support a dynamic procurement function
through strong organisation, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering value for the business.

To be successsful in this role 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 
• 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 # 73082

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 # 73082