Category Specialist

• Take on a pivotal role in supplier management and strategic growth at a leading organisation.
• Be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of procurement with Babcock.
• Shape procurement strategies that align with business goals in a dynamic and growing environment.

About the Role

Babcock is excited to announce a great opportunity for a Category Specialist to join our team, focusing on our Air and Land portfolios. This role can be based in Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney, offering flexibility and the chance to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
 

As a Category Specialist, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to understand business needs and develop innovative sourcing strategies tailored to the Air and Land portfolios. Your role will be pivotal in driving value, managing supplier performance, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, including SMEs, Indigenous businesses, veteran-owned enterprises, and women-owned businesses.
 

You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing activities, ensuring alignment with category and business objectives, while playing a key role in driving operational efficiencies and delivering impactful outcomes. With a focus on excellence, you’ll also help shape category strategies that meet compliance standards and align with Babcock’s overarching goals.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to take your procurement expertise to new heights while contributing to the success of critical Air and Land projects. Join Babcock and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of strategic procurement in Australia!
 

To be successful, you will bring:
 

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Graduate Certificate or Degree in a business, procurement, or supply chain related discipline.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Membership level or studying towards or Australian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) Certified Course or working towards.
   

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: 63524