Procurement Specialist - 52 week FTC

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB, PL1 4SG
Compensation: £ 37,165.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / 52 week contract
Job ID: SF36301

The Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) is the UK MoD's new contracting framework designed to replace the Maritime Support Delivery Framework (MSDF) and Submarine Deep Maintenance Period (DMP) contracts. It will sustain over 9,400 jobs in the UK ensuring ongoing industrial support of the Royal Navy's capabilities, including new aircraft carriers, surface combatants and submarines as well as the infrastructure at the Naval Bases at Devonport and on the Clyde.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the development, implementation and ongoing management of P&SC transformation projects and programmes.

What will you be doing?
The role will provide an opportunity to gain a holistic view of P&SC operations and an opportunity to positively shape the future processes, systems and tools used by the function that underpin effective service delivery and the relationship with the end customer.

As a member of a high calibre P&SC team, you will be expected to lead on significant projects that are critical to delivering value and managing key risks to Babcock and have wide impact across the business and into the supply chain.

The experience you'll bring
* NVQ Level 5, CIPS professional level Qualification or relevant degree.
* Production of reports and information from ERP system driven data. System based reports and management information for Supply Chain.
* Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management as this is part of the transformation project
* Excellent critical thinking skills with an ability to build relationships, manage stakeholders effectively and remain delivery focussed with a pragmatic hands on approach even under high uncertainty.
* Keen eye for detail but be able to draw back to see the big picture, translating that insight into workable applications for the business.
* Leadership qualities will be expected through the ability to influence, gain buy-in and effectively implement new solutions, maintaining focus and showing a positive, resilient attitude in the face of scepticism or challenge.

You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance.

What a role with Babcock offers?
* Enhanced employment terms and conditions
* Money purchase pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Share ownership scheme
* Occupational health services
* Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)
* Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams
* Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts

About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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Application Guidance:

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.

Closing date: 09/02/2022

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