Strategic Sourcing Lead, Defence Maritime Programs

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Office + home working

Defence reservist leave

Study leave

Job summary

Babcock Australasia seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our New Zealand team based at Devonport Naval Base. You will lead sourcing strategies, contract solutions, and supplier management activities to support major defence projects for NZ Defence Force.

You will drive end-to-end procurement, including tender processes, contract formation, and supplier performance management, while mentoring a team of procurement professionals in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to obtain NZDF security clearance.
• Experience in a similar role within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Qualifications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Finance, Commerce, Law or related areas.
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing: market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract formation.
• Ability to implement supplier performance frameworks and drive continuous improvement in supplier outcomes.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and regulatory requirements in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end procurement, from sourcing strategies to tender processes and contract negotiations.
• Lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Align procurement strategies with project objectives and risk controls.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Procurement & SCM qualification

Job description

Babcock Australasia seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our New Zealand team based at Devonport Naval Base. You will lead sourcing strategies, contract solutions, and supplier management activities to support major defence projects for NZ Defence Force.

You will drive end-to-end procurement, including tender processes, contract formation, and supplier performance management, while mentoring a team of procurement professionals in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.