Supply Chain Associate

Babcock International Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence support services company in Victoria is seeking a Supply Chain Associate. This role requires providing administrative support, managing documents, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills. The position offers health benefits, flexible work options, and a professional development program.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefits

Maternity/Parental Leave top-up

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to manage documents and provide administrative support.
• Experience working in a project-based environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement & Supply Chain team with scheduling and meeting facilitation.
• Manage and maintain documents and produce necessary reports.
• Develop metrics and manage databases to support objectives.

Skills

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Outlook

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related diploma

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Supply Chain Associate (Permanent)

Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $51,888 to $64,859 (final base salary offer at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.)

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions, including this one
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to Procurement & Supply Chain team, including:
  • Scheduling and facilitating meetings, including compiling meeting minutes and recording & tracking actions
  • Managing and maintaining documents as required
  • Producing reports and presentations for governance, progress meetings, etc. as required
  • Develop metrics and manage databases in support of functional delivery objectives
• Support in the administration of requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement activities
• Establish an effective document and records management system (electronic and hard copy filing, archiving) ensuring compliance with Document Control processes
• Manage SharePoint sites to facilitate communications and data availability
• Support effective data management, including collating data sets to facilitate reporting
• Develop, manage, and release communications and formal reporting to the client
• Assist in the management of key improvement initiatives, including the development of processes and procedures
• Track and follow up on reports, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned to support business needs

The ideal candidate brings:

• A Bachelor’s degree, college diploma, or certificate in Administration, Business Management, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience; however, new graduate applications will be considered.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude that thrives under pressure and your management and prioritization skills are excellent
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and demonstrated exceptional attention-to-detail
• Experience in SharePoint and managing large databases
• A track record of identifying and implementing administrative solutions to increase efficiencies
• Demonstrated good judgment and a high level of confidentiality
• Experience working in a project-based environment is an asset
• Experience working with the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) and/or Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is an asset
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing 35,000 people across the world. Babcock offers a hugely diverse number of career options.

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