Procurement Specialist
Babcock International Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Auckland • New Zealand
Visit company websiteExplore more
Tech Stack
About the role
- Join Babcock as a Procurement Specialist and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement for our Marine Engineering sector.
- You’ll lead RFx activities, shape category strategies that strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and embed SRM practices that lift performance across the supply base.
- Your insights from market analysis and cost modelling will optimise total cost, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value.
- You’ll manage supplier escalations, uphold due‑diligence standards, and help embed consistent category management.
- You’ll operate in a dynamic environment that demands agility, sound judgement, and a steady hand.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics, Finance, or Commerce.
- Eligibility to obtain (or current) NV1 security clearance.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement/category management within complex, regulated settings (Defence or engineering services desirable).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (IFS or similar)
Benefits
- We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required;
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
- You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic procurementcategory managementmarket analysiscost modellingsupplier relationship managementcontract negotiationdue diligencerisk managementERP systemscomplex procurement
Soft Skills
agilitysound judgementleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingnegotiationanalytical thinkingrelationship buildingdecision makingadaptability
Certifications
NV1 security clearance