About the Role
Babcock is currently seeking a Purchasing Officer to become an integral part of one of our Defence contracts. In this position, you will play a key role in procuring goods and services for our Australian Defence Force Ground Support Equipment contract (ADFGSE). We have established a strategic partnership with the Australian Defence Force for the efficient asset management of the common GSE fleet.
Your responsibilities will include preparing and issuing purchase orders through both Babcock's and our clients' ERP systems. You will actively contribute to ensuring the timely delivery of orders from suppliers, monitoring their performance against contractual obligations. Additionally, the role involves implementing effective processes to manage supplier and inventory-related activities, aiming to minimise risks in the areas of quality, on-time delivery, and cost.
In this role, you will be involved in reviewing and updating processes, aligning them with continuous improvement strategies. Your focus will be on enhancing the efficiency of inventory and purchasing processes, contributing to the overall success of Babcock's operations.
You will bring
1. Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain and/ or Logistics.
2. Computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc) and ERP systems.
3. Negotiation and influencing skills to achieve desired business outcomes.
4. Experience with MILIS in Defence Inventory Management, Governance and Stocktaking.
5. Australian Citizen with a current Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
What we offer you
6. Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
7. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
8. 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;
9. 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;
10. 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;
11. 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.
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