Senior Purchasing Agent

3 weeks ago


Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Babcock International Group Full time

Position: Senior Buyer - Manufacturing and Production

Company: Babcock - Committed to a safer world

Location: Walsall, West Midlands + Hybrid Working Options

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

Employment Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock, we strive to enhance global safety and security. By becoming a Senior Buyer at our Walsall site, you will play a vital role in this mission.

Role Overview
Step into an exceptional opportunity as a Senior Buyer, where you will be integral to the Procurement and Supply Chain team, engaging in a variety of direct and indirect 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 issuing Invitations to Tender or requests for quotations
  • Working alongside Commercial and Legal teams to negotiate contract terms that enhance supplier performance
  • Monitoring key suppliers to ensure effective supply solutions across the Babcock organization
  • Facilitating requirements to guarantee timely delivery for essential project milestones
  • Managing procurement workflows and acquiring materials/services in line with customer deadlines

Essential Qualifications

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

This full-time role requires 37.5 hours per week at the Walsall site, with an early finish on Fridays. The position includes 3-4 onsite days and 1-2 days of remote work each week.

Qualifications

  • Relevant academic qualifications or proof of continuous professional development, ideally at the degree level with experience in engineering, supply chain, or lean culture (preferred)
  • Membership in a relevant professional organization such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply at level 3 or above (preferred)

Security Clearance
The selected candidate must qualify for and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this position. Further details will 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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