Procurement Specialist

The Infrastructure & Services Procurement team is responsible for supporting a variety of indirect procurement activities across Devonport Royal Dockyard, including professional services, major & minor construction works and maintenance. The team is about to embark on a transformation programme with the inception of a new framework contract targeting :£130M of spend over the next 5 years.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to establish project requirements and matching to the most suitable procurement route.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance
• Assuring Supplier Performance to time, cost and quality for contract requirements against scope of supplier responsibility.
• Work with other teams within the business to ensure procurement and commercial engagement is at the fore.
• Co-ordinate the process for tendering of work by Contractors & Consultants, ensure tender documents are prepared and dispatched to organisations invited to tender, and subsequent submissions are managed professionally up to and beyond including commitment for order placement

The Experience You’ll Bring

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications, preferred but can accept without if experience warrants
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role but can consider candidates with some experience in relevant industry area looking for next move
• Experienced procurement practitioner with knowledge of current strategic procurement techniques and (Relevant experience in Sourcing & Procurement)
• Experience of working in complex project environments.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent supply chain performance.

You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving ‘Security Check’ (SC) clearance.

What a role with Babcock offers?

• Enhanced employment terms and conditions
• Money purchase pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Share ownership scheme
• Occupational health services
• Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)
• Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams
• Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts

About Babcock International And Devonport

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities – It’s why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.

Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy’s new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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Application Guidance:

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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Closing date: 21/04/2022