Buyer

Job Title: BuyerLocation: Andover Hampshire Hybrid Working ArrangementsCompensation: 40000 BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract Role ID: SF68421At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Buyer at our Andover Hampshire site.The roleAs a Buyer youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. You will oversee and manage procurement activities to ensure timely sourcing of consumables and repairables in line with operational needs and the Approved Vendor List (AVL).Day-to-day youll have the following responsibilities:Execute purchasing activities in line with project and customer requirementsEnsure procurement processes comply with internal policies and regulatory standardsAlign procurement efforts with strategic sourcing and contracting strategies to maximise valueSupport supplier review meetings to assess performance and explore development opportunitiesDrive cost savings and enhance value contribution for both the customer and Babcock.This role is full time working 37 hours per week and involves hybrid working with 2 days on site at Andover and 3 days working from home. The role is a fixed term contract for 52 weeks.Essential experience of Buyer:Skilled in detailed quotation analysis with the ability to develop and challenge supplier pricing to ensure valueProven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externallyExtensive background in commercial procurement demonstrating sound judgement and strategic sourcing expertiseProficient in SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning systems for procurement and supply chain operations.Qualifications for the Buyer:MCIPS qualification or active progression towards certification is considered advantageous and highly desirable.Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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 - ().What we offerGenerous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCareEmployee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing.Babcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 28/10/2025 Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1