Source to Contract Manager

Babcock International; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Source to Contract Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement within its Aviation sector. This role requires proven expertise in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. The candidate will develop scaling strategies to enhance supply chains and must have a strong background in commercial organizations. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements with travel included. Generous benefits such as a matched pension scheme and a share scheme are also provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to Digital GP annual health check

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading to buy or sell annual leave

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Flexible working options

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management or similar roles.
• Strong background in supply chain functions within large commercial organisations.
• Expertise in developing compliant contracts.
• Skilled in using e-procurement tools to inform sourcing strategies.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse portfolio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape scalable procurement strategies.
• Build strong supplier relationships and act as a key escalation point.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

E-procurement tools

Education

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Title:

Source to Contract Manager

Location:

Flexible UK Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:

Competitive Salary

Role Type:

Full time / Permanent

Role ID:

SF68665

Shape the Future of Defence Supply Chains

At Babcock we are working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Source to Contract Manager at Staverton near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

The role

As a Source to Contract Manager you’ll lead strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management across our UK Aviation sector. This is a high‑impact role where your expertise will help optimise supply chains for five sector business units and support the creation of business‑winning solutions for future opportunities. You’ll be at the heart of shaping dynamic, scalable supply chain strategies that enhance profitability and capability, making a real difference to national defence and your career.

Day‑to‑day you’ll lead strategic sourcing and category management, collaborate with stakeholders to shape scalable procurement strategies, build strong supplier relationships and act as a key escalation point for supply chain matters.

• Leading strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse portfolio
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs
• Developing and implementing scalable sourcing strategies
• Building and managing key supplier relationships
• Acting as an escalation point for procurement and supply chain issues

Please note that this position involves travel/work across a range of internal and customer sites as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week, and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/on site and days working from home. The role is home‑based with travel to Staverton and other sites as required.

Essential experience of the Source to Contract Manager

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management or similar roles
• Strong background in supply‑chain functions within large commercial organisations
• Expertise in developing compliant contracts
• Skilled in using e‑procurement tools to inform sourcing strategies

Qualifications for the Source to Contract Manager

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and 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 buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• Be Kind Day – one paid day a year to volunteer with a chosen charity
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment

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. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 19/11/2025