EOI - Purchasing Specialists

Babcock International; Cockburn; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Laptop & home office kit

Compressed week

Annual leave & wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Study leave

Defence security clearances support

Résumé du poste

Babcock Australasia in Henderson, WA is seeking an EOI - Purchasing Specialist for a 6-month fixed term with hybrid onsite work. The role covers the full procurement lifecycle, RFQ packages, supplier engagement, and contract compliance, with risk review and value-for-money focus.

You will have ERP experience (IFS preferred), strong Excel and MS Office skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience handling RFQ packages and supplier engagement.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, negotiate, and submit RFQ packages.
• Support procurement activities across the business.
• Assist in identifying and managing procurement-related risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Connaissances

RFQ & sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier engagement

Excel & MS Office

Procurement lifecycle

Outils

IFS ERP

Description du poste

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EOI - Purchasing Specialists

Location: Henderson, WA, AU, 6166

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• Build your Procurement career with Babcock
• Develop your risk identification and continuous improvement capabilities
• 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension

An exciting opportunity has become available for aPurchasing Officer to join our team in Henderson, WA. Due to internal career progression, we're looking for a motivated professional who is keen to build a long-term career in Procurement within the Defence industry.

Supported by experienced subject matter experts, you'll gain exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing activities, supplier engagement, quotation management, and contract compliance. This role offers excellent development opportunities and a clear pathway for career growth within Procurement.

A key part of the role will involve reviewing procurement activities, identifying and mitigating risk, and helping ensure value-for-money outcomes across the business. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential as you support the team's contractual and performance obligations.

This position is primarily based in Henderson, WA, with occasional requirements to work from our Garden Island site.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering accurate outcomes and building strong working relationships. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are motivated to continuously learn and improve.

Whether your background is in purchasing, procurement, project administration, or contract administration, you'll bring a curious mindset and a desire to contribute to a high-performing team.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, negotiate, and submit Request for Quote (RFQ) packages
• Support procurement and purchasing activities across the business
• Assist in identifying and managing procurement-related risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Experience working with ERP systems (IFS experience highly regarded)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using the broader Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• The ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• A current driver's licence
• Membership of, or interest in joining, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or the Australian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) will be highly regarded

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• 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 in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Delivery.

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 1,300 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,

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 Defence Security Clearance for the role, 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.

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

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