Purchasing Specialist

• 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 Defence ERP S4HANA, 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 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 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.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

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 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 a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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.

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Job Req ID: 73256