Strategic Procurement Specialist – Defence (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Devonport-Takapuna; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning modules via Eurostaff

BeRewarded discounts

Wellbeing program

Two wellbeing days

weRecognise program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Strategic Sourcing team in Auckland on a 9‑month fixed-term contract commencing January. This role focuses on leading RFx activities, supplier negotiations and category strategies to unlock value and reduce risk.

You will work with stakeholders across the business, manage complex supplier relationships, and leverage ERP systems like IFS to drive commercial outcomes in a regulated defence environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement within complex, regulated environments.
• Ability to architect category strategies and lead RFx end-to-end.
• Knowledge of cost analysis using TCO and should-cost models.
• Understanding of contract law and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx activities and supplier negotiations.
• Develop category strategies and drive value through supplier partnerships.
• Analyse costs using TCO and should-cost to influence decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance escalations.
• Support contract and category management across projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

RFx process

Supplier relationship

Contract law

Cost modelling

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Strategic Sourcing team in Auckland on a 9‑month fixed-term contract commencing January. This role focuses on leading RFx activities, supplier negotiations and category strategies to unlock value and reduce risk.

You will work with stakeholders across the business, manage complex supplier relationships, and leverage ERP systems like IFS to drive commercial outcomes in a regulated defence environment.