LSD Purchasing Officer

1 month ago


Potts Point, Australia Babcock Full time

LSD Purchasing Officer

  • Work with critical maritime defence assets
  • Hybrid working options available
  • Join a collaborative team and supportive environment

You're someone who thrives in the dynamic world of procurement, where every decision you make directly impacts operational readiness. As the LSD Purchasing Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials vital to Babcock and the CLCM Enterprise, with a laser focus on supporting HMAS Choules, LDS.

In this role, you will work hand in hand with the Purchasing Lead, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners. Your mission? To ensure that materials for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance are readily available, keeping the assets operating at peak efficiency. Additionally, you'll be responsible for replenishing ADF stock holdings, ensuring the ship is always prepared for whatever challenges lie ahead.

You’re ready to make a tangible impact and ensure the smooth operation of critical maritime assets, bringing with you your expertise, your passion, and your commitment to excellence to make this role your own.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Under the direction of the Purchasing Lead ensure an effective and productive procurement team.
  • Work as directed in the conducting market research, issuing of quotes and raising of Purchase Orders for the LSD.
  • Under the direction of the Purchasing Lead engage with members of the Engineering and Maintenance teams in understanding the stores and material requirements for future ships availabilities for the LSD.
  • Engage collaboratively with all suppliers and stakeholders that are members of the CoA and Babcock supply chain to ensure a smooth and efficient procurement process and always providing clear and accurate communication; and
  • Ensure all procurement Information systems are accurate and the data contained in the systems is well maintained.

About you

You bring a minimum of four years of procurement experience, including hands-on LSD purchasing. Proficient in MILIS, LNIDS, SAP, and MS Office Suite, you navigate complex procurement processes effortlessly. Your ability to build effective relationships at all levels and juggle multiple tasks independently ensures nothing falls through the cracks. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you thrive in team environments. Experience with the ADF or Defence Industry, and a Diploma/Certificate in Logistics or Procurement, would be advantageous.

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.
  • 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.

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 1,300 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.

If you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

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 Baseline Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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