Senior Purchasing Officer

Senior Purchasing Officer

• Permanant, full time role based in Henderson, WA


• Agile arrangements that support work–life balance


• Support Australia’s Defence capability every day

About the Role 

Babcock is seeking a motivated Senior Purchasing Officer to join our team based at Henderson, WA. This role enables efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement outcomes across assigned business areas while becoming an integral part of a collaborative and innovative team.
 

In this role, you’ll manage a small team of Purchasing Officers and support the Purchasing Lead by conducting ongoing procurement activities. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a key role and mentor others in your team.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance.


• Previous experience in a similar procurement role


• Exposure to leading a team


• Experience and understanding in the use of RFI and RFP and other RFX processes.


• Proficient skills in computers in the MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.


• Defence industry experience will be highly regarded

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  


• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer. 


• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 

• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 


• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with 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   

Job req # 73423

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. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.   

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.   

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

Job req # 73423