Procurement Portfolio Manager

Babcock is looking for a Procurement Portfolio Manager to lead the Procurement team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

This is a high-impact leadership role driving supply chain planning across a complex, multi-program environment. You will lead strategy, systems, and teams to deliver integrated procurement, inventory, and planning outcomes that directly enable programme success. With strong executive visibility, you will influence commercial decisions, improve supplier performance, and ensure planning frameworks are scalable, efficient, and aligned to business priorities.

You will shape the future of procurement and supply chain capability within a critical business unit, building high-performing teams and embedding best practice processes. This role offers the opportunity to drive measurable improvements in cost, performance, and supply continuity while mentoring senior professionals and strengthening organisational capability. If you thrive on leading transformation, solving complex challenges, and delivering outcomes at scale, this role provides both strategic influence and operational ownership.

About you

You are an experienced supply chain leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. You bring strong commercial acumen, confidently balancing operational demands with strategic planning. You lead teams with clarity, developing capability while driving performance improvements. You are data-driven, proactive, and able to anticipate risks before they impact delivery. With excellent stakeholder management skills, you influence across functions and suppliers. You are comfortable implementing scalable systems and continuously improving processes to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Required Skills

• Strategic supply chain planning


• Supplier relationship and performance management


• Inventory optimisation and control


• MRP systems implementation and management


• Commercial and contract negotiation


• Data analysis and performance reporting


• Risk identification and mitigation


• Leadership, coaching, and workforce planning

Key Required Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field


• Equivalent extensive industry experience (if no formal qualification)


• CIPS membership (preferred or working towards)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• 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

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

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 us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

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, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #74186