Procurement Manager

• Full time role with flexible work options that support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
• Be part of a purpose-driven company making a national impact.
• Adelaide CBD Location.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager with deep Defence sector experience to lead operational procurement delivery while shaping and maturing team capability. This role will suit a commercially sharp procurement leader who can move confidently between hands-on execution and strategic stakeholder engagement.

About The Role
Reporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Portfolio Manager, you will take ownership of procurement and working with the subcontracting team supporting major Defence programs. You will uplift standards, mentor team members, streamline processes, and drive consistency in how we engage, negotiate, and manage suppliers.

This is a highly visible role where your influence will directly improve commercial outcomes, risk management, governance, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead source-to-contract activities across complex Defence programs, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Manage complex supplier agreements, flow-downs, variations, and performance obligations aligned to ASDEFCON and Commonwealth requirements.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks and contract governance.
• Build capability across the team – coaching, mentoring, and embedding best-practice processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Program Directors, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Senior Leadership.
• Support strategic supplier relationship management and performance improvement.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and delivery risks early, ensuring controls are practical and effective.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the uplift of organisational procurement maturity.

About You
You will bring a practical mix of operational delivery strength, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence and guide others.

• Proven experience in procurement and subcontract management within the Defence environment.
• Strong understanding and working experience with Commonwealth procurement rules, ASDEFCON conditions, risk allocation, and contractual flow-down requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Experience coaching or mentoring others, contributing to capability uplift.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic discussions.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive in problem solving.
• Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field (Preferred).

What We Offer You

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;.
• 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.

Who We Are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

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.

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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 Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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.

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