Assistant Buyer

**Assistant Buyer**:

- Location: Rosyth, GB, KY11 2YD- Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid**Job Title**: Assistant Buyer
**Location**: Rosyth, UK - Hybrid Working
**Compensation**: Band D (£27,362 - £33,118)
**Role Type**: Full time / Permanent
**Role ID**: SF: 49010

**_Big shifts begin here_**

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Assistant Buyer at our Rosyth site

As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation, and flexibility

**Marine Engineering & Systems - T31**

**The Assistant Buyer role is based within our Marine Engineering & Systems - T31 business area**

Babcock is rapidly establishing itself as an international Naval ship designer and builder. We have built on the success of the UK MoD Type 31 Frigate and have secured contracts for frigate export variants (AH140) with overseas customers. As well as supporting exports of frigates the engineering team is actively working on other ship newbuild and life extension programs around the world, from small fast attack craft all the way up to aircraft carriers.

**The role**

**The difference our new Assistant Buyer will make**

As an Assistant Buyer you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Supporting Buyers to ensure that Babcock’s commercial position is best protected through use of agreed terms and conditions of contract and purchase orders

Day to day, you’ll execute the requisition to order process within agreed service levels up to a value of £2m, support Buyers to ensure that Babcock’s commercial position is best protected through use of agreed terms and conditions of contract and purchase orders, support Buyers in execution of order book management and expediting processes to ensure the supply chain delivers on time to meet all Business Unit requirements and support Buyers in execution of processes, and interfaces with finance, to ensure on-time payment to suppliers.

You’ll also support Buyers in execution of supplier on-boarding and qualification processes to ensure selected suppliers are approved and available to trade with and support Buyers to Source within existing supply agreements defined by Project Procurement and Category Management teams. You’ll also support Buyers to ensure that all technical and quality requirements are fully satisfied and that all material and service requirements are supplied in accordance with specifications provided

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you’ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role provides Hybrid Working with 2-3 days per week on site.

**Essential experience**

**Experience / Background**:

- Basic knowledge of current operational procurement techniques
- Basic knowledge of ERP systems for example, IFS, SAP, Oracle.
- Obtain or have the ability to obtain SC Clearance

**Qualifications**:

- Qualified to NQ level or equivalent through work experience
- Willingness to study towards MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications

**Key Technical Skills**
- Good quality oral communication ability
- Ability to prioritise multiple requirements to meet service levels and the needs of the business
- Delivery focussed with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
- Able to work in cross functional teams and with stakeholders in an operational environment

**Key Behaviours**
- Support the delivery of results
- Willingness to learn and develop

**What we offer**

**Generous benefits including**:

- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
- Working from home and flexible work patterns
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts, and our Share Ownership Scheme
- Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best

**Babcock International**
For over 130 years, we have 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. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

**Armed Forces Covenant**

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitment