Purchasing Specialist
// Role Summary
Join a high-performing procurement team in Henderson, WA, as a Purchasing Specialist, playing a vital role in delivering critical national capability. This permanent, full-time position offers career growth within a supportive environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Operational procurement and support for sourcing/contract management.
- Utilize ERP systems for daily transactions and contribute to sourcing plans.
- Collaborate with project managers and internal teams to resolve supplier queries.
- Opportunity for continuous improvement of procurement processes.
- Requires Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
We are expanding and seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Henderson, WA. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their procurement careers within a dynamic and supportive team. You will be instrumental in maintaining project momentum by managing all operational procurement activities and assisting with sourcing and contract management.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will apply your foundational procurement and supply chain knowledge to support procurement execution, supplier engagement, and contract administration. A significant aspect of the role involves using the ERP system for daily purchasing transactions, as well as contributing to sourcing strategies, market research, supplier analysis, and preparing procurement documentation.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, tracking contract status, and ensuring all procurement activities adhere to Babcock's standards and Supply Chain management principles. The position also involves close collaboration with program project managers, quality, commercial, trade controls, and other internal teams, offering support and addressing routine supplier queries. There is also an opportunity to contribute to process enhancements and the refinement of our procurement tools and templates.
This role offers a pathway for professional development, exposure to experienced procurement professionals, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to critical projects. If you are seeking a role with significant growth potential, this is an excellent next step in your career.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
- Relevant qualifications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Finance, Commerce, Logistics and Operations Management or related areas and/or suitable experience that provides similar competencies.
- Previous experience in procurement, ideally within project-based or complex operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience in running sourcing exercises (RFQ/RFI/RFT), negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
- Familiarity with Category Management frameworks, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Supplier Performance Management (SPM).
- Experience supporting contract formation, negotiation, and lifecycle management, including risk identification and mitigation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience collaborating across procurement, operations, and commercial teams.