Senior Buyer

Babcock is looking for a Senior Buyer to join the Procurement team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

This is a pivotal opportunity to take on a high-impact procurement role within a leading defence and marine engineering environment. As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for end-to-end purchasing functions, supporting critical engineering and operational projects. You’ll ensure performance, accuracy, and compliance within ERP systems, manage supplier relationships, and help embed best practice across the organisation.

You’ll support engineering change projects, lead contract and invoice processes, and drive tactical sourcing. This role suits someone who thrives on accountability, enjoys working across cross-functional teams, and understands the importance of timely and effective supply chain operations. Join a company that values curiosity, collaboration, and delivery – and make a real contribution to national capability.

About you

You are a proactive procurement professional with strong ERP system knowledge and excellent coordination skills. You bring commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple supplier relationships confidently. With a background in logistics, inventory, or engineering procurement, you know how to meet deadlines and solve problems under pressure. You work well with others, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your work. You’re ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Required Skills

• Strong ERP system proficiency (including training and support)
• Tactical sourcing and contract support
• Inventory and logistics process management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Supplier and stakeholder relationship management
• KPI tracking and performance reporting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in International Shipping procedures will be highly regarded

Key Required Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance (DSC)
• Experience in a commercial procurement environment
• Understanding of Trade Controls and ITAR compliance

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 a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
• 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

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