- Be part of something BIG!
- Career opportunity within Defence Industry
- Fixed term, full time, 12 month opportunity
About you
Bring your passion for accuracy and keen interest in value for money initiatives, along with your strong curiosity and eagerness to learn, to this role where you will negotiate and submit Request for Quote (RFQ) packages.
Your proven excel abilities and experience with IFS (or a similar ERP system) in addition to your strong relationship management skills will enhance the teams’ capability and provide you with a career path of your choosing within Procurement.
To be successful you will bring:
- Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
- Sound ERP system experience and a desire for continuous improvement
- Membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or the Australian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven, strong attention to detail
- Strong computer literacy and skills including the MS Office Suite, particularly advanced MS Excel
- A current drivers’ licence
About the Role
This position is an exciting career opportunity for you to use your interest and skills in purchasing, project or contract administration to and build a career in Procurement within the Defence industry. With strong training from subject matter experts you’ll learn the entire work cycle for our procurement and purchasing processes.
Importantly, you’ll be involved in the review of all current procurement initiatives and be key in minimising risk while maximising value for money. Working with the team, you’ll assist in the accurate measure of our contractual obligations and performance. Your attention to detail here is pivotal for success!
This role is based at Henderson, WA with a possible requirement to work from our Garden Island, WA base also.
Your future at Babcock - what we offer you
- 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, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer 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 wellbeing leave;
- 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.
Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.
Job req # 59991
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
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