Strategic Sourcing Expert

3 weeks ago


Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Babcock International Group Full time

Job Title: Senior Buyer - Manufacturing and Production

Company: Babcock - Contributing to a safer world

Location: Walsall, West Midlands + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £45k (Dependent on experience) + benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock, we are committed to enhancing global safety and security. By joining our team as a Senior Buyer at the Walsall site, you can actively contribute to this mission.

Position Overview
Step into a vital role as a Senior Buyer, where you will be integral to the Procurement and Supply Chain team, engaging in a variety of direct and indirect procurement activities.

Your daily responsibilities will include close collaboration with the procurement and supply chain team, managing a range of tasks such as supporting suppliers in their continuous improvement efforts and overseeing tender processes.

  • Drafting and distributing Invitations to Tender or requests for quotations
  • Working alongside Commercial and Legal teams to negotiate contract terms that enhance supplier performance
  • Managing key supplier relationships to ensure effective supply solutions across the Babcock organization
  • Facilitating timely delivery of essential project milestones
  • Overseeing procurement workflows and acquiring materials/services in line with customer deadlines

Essential Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing or production setting (essential)
  • Background in low-volume manufacturing or direct sourcing
  • Proven track record in developing sourcing strategies
  • Extensive experience in procurement or acquisition of goods and services, including leading procurement projects and teams

This full-time role requires 37.5 hours per week at the Walsall site, with a flexible schedule that includes 3-4 onsite days and 1-2 days of remote work each week.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant academic qualifications or evidence of ongoing professional development, ideally at the degree level with experience in engineering, supply chain, or lean culture (desirable)
  • Membership in a recognized professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply at level 3 or above (desirable)

Security Clearance
The selected candidate must qualify for and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details can be provided upon application.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Special paid leave of 10 days for reservists in the armed forces
  • Holiday Trading opportunity allowing employees to buy/sell annual leave
  • 'Be Kind Day' providing a paid day off for volunteering activities with designated organizations or charities
  • Comprehensive development opportunities and benefits package, including an employee assistance program supporting various aspects of wellbeing - physical, mental, and financial


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