Buyer

Babcock International; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Andover is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities and ensure timely sourcing of critical materials. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with 2 days on-site and 3 days remote weekly. Applicants should possess strong skills in quotation analysis and stakeholder collaboration, along with a commercial procurement background. Ideal candidates will also work towards MCIPS qualification. Comprehensive benefits are included, and a commitment to inclusive practices is emphasized.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for Reservists

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Qualifications

• Skilled in detailed quotation analysis with the ability to challenge supplier pricing.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Extensive background in commercial procurement with strategic sourcing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities in line with project and customer requirements.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies.
• Drive cost savings and enhance value contribution.

Skills

Quotation analysis

Collaboration with stakeholders

Commercial procurement

Proficiency in SAP

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title : Buyer

Location : Andover Hampshire Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation : 40000 Benefits

Role Type : Full time / Fixed Term Contract

Role ID : SF68421

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Buyer at our Andover Hampshire site.

The role

As a Buyer youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. You will oversee and manage procurement activities to ensure timely sourcing of consumables and repairables in line with operational needs and the Approved Vendor List (AVL).

Day-to-day youll have the following responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities in line with project and customer requirements
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Align procurement efforts with strategic sourcing and contracting strategies to maximise value
• Support supplier review meetings to assess performance and explore development opportunities
• Drive cost savings and enhance value contribution for both the customer and Babcock.

This role is full time working 37 hours per week and involves hybrid working with 2 days on site at Andover and 3 days working from home. The role is a fixed term contract for 52 weeks.

Essential experience of Buyer

• Skilled in detailed quotation analysis with the ability to develop and challenge supplier pricing to ensure value
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
• Extensive background in commercial procurement demonstrating sound judgement and strategic sourcing expertise
• Proficient in SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning systems for procurement and supply chain operations.

Qualifications for the Buyer

MCIPS qualification or active progression towards certification is considered advantageous and highly desirable.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting : clearance levels - ().

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date : 28 / 10 / 2025

Key Skills

Account Management, Execution, Insurance Management, Import & Export, Catering Operations, Building Electrician

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1