Procurement Manager Contracts – Hybrid (Naval Defence)

Babcock International; Rosyth, Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Procurement Manager Contracts in Rosyth to lead procurement, negotiations and contract management for a major defence programme.

You will manage complex work packages from sourcing to closure, influence supplier relationships, and ensure cost, quality and schedule commitments across projects within a global defence organisation.

Hybrid pattern available with travel to supplier locations as required, and SC security clearance will be required for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex procurement, contract management or supply chain activities within large-scale projects.
• Proven capability in supplier negotiations, contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing high-value work packages and driving supplier performance against contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure commercially advantageous contract outcomes while minimising risk.
• Managing supplier performance, progress and contractual deliverables to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Driving the resolution of contract changes, claims, risks and commercial issues that could impact delivery.
• Building effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders while providing regular progress updates and reporting.
• Directing suppliers to deliver equipment, materials, documentation and services in line with agreed quality, cost and schedule objectives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree educated

Project Management qualification

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Procurement Manager Contracts in Rosyth to lead procurement, negotiations and contract management for a major defence programme.

You will manage complex work packages from sourcing to closure, influence supplier relationships, and ensure cost, quality and schedule commitments across projects within a global defence organisation.

Hybrid pattern available with travel to supplier locations as required, and SC security clearance will be required for the role.