Buyer

As a Buyer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. The role will give you exposure to material purchasing in the Naval Marine/Naval Nuclear sectors at a critical time during the migration from IFS to SAP. Day to day, you will support the company and provide support to the Babcock Supply Chain in the provision of Goods and / or Services.

• Supporting with the transition from IFS to SAP.
• Carry out sourcing and supplier allocation activities.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Managing system dates to ensure project timelines are met.
• Coordination with operational procurement team to ensure project requirements are executed on time.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with Mon - Weds onsite & Thurs - Fri working from home.


• Prior experience as a Buyer
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP would be an advantage
• IT literate and experience of working with Microsoft Packages
• Must be self-motivated and willing to develop new skills
• Good stakeholder management experience (including business and supply chain
Qualifications for the Buyer:
• CIPS lv4 desirable, but not mandatory
• GCSE passes in Mathematics and English Language at Grade "C" / 5 or higher.
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). What we offer
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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