Purchasing Officer

• Join us and be a part of our mission to support Australia’s Navy fleet.
• A role where your contributions truly make a difference.
• Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to the success of critical naval operations.
   

About the Role

Babcock is seeking a motivated Purchasing Officer to join our Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) team based at Garden Island, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the vital fleet asset management services we provide to the Royal Australian Navy while becoming an integral part of a collaborative and innovative team.

In this role, you’ll support procurement activities that drive the success of Babcock and the CLCM Enterprise. Working closely with the Purchasing Lead, you’ll conduct market research, issue quotes, and raise purchase orders to ensure smooth operations. You’ll also engage with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to understand material requirements for ship availability, ensuring precision and efficiency in procurement processes.

As a Purchasing Officer, you’ll collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders across the Babcock and Commonwealth supply chains, ensuring seamless communication and productive partnerships. Your attention to detail will ensure that procurement information systems are accurately maintained to support timely and effective decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a key role supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and helping to replenish ADF inventory.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience and understanding in the use of MILIS, LNIDS, SAP and other ERP systems.
• Proficient skills in computers in the MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience in effective supply chain relationships.
• Previous experience working in the Defence Industry (Desirable).
   

Your future at Babcock - 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 an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel 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.

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

Job Req ID: 63460