Purchasing Specialist

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time Purchasing Specialist position based in Henderson, Western Australia. You will join a collaborative procurement function and report to the Procurement Manager. The role is suited to someone looking to develop a procurement career while supporting important projects in a high-performing environment.

What you will do

In this position, you will handle day-to-day operational procurement work and support sourcing and contract management activities. You will use the ERP system to process purchasing transactions, assist with sourcing plans, carry out market research, review supplier information, prepare procurement documents, and maintain accurate reporting and contract tracking. You will also work alongside program and project managers, quality, commercial, trade controls, and other internal stakeholders to help resolve routine supplier issues and support continuous improvement in tools, templates, and processes.

What you need to succeed

The role calls for someone with foundational procurement and supply chain knowledge, experience in project-based or complex operational environments, and confidence in supplier and stakeholder interaction. You should have experience supporting RFQ, RFI, and RFT activities, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Familiarity with category management, supplier relationship management, supplier performance management, and contract lifecycle support will be valuable.

Eligibility and compliance

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold, or be able to obtain, a Defence Security Clearance. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain the appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance in line with AGSVA guidelines. This role involves working with, or being exposed to, US and Australian export-controlled technology, so compliance with ITAR and the Australian Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed. Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, police checks, security checks, qualification verification, and right-to-work checks.

About the employer

The hiring organisation is Babcock Australasia, part of Babcock International Group, a global defence company with more than 130 years of heritage. The business supports critical services and assets across maritime sustainment, secure communications, helicopter missions, and fleet management, with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff.

Workplace benefits

The organisation offers agile working options that may include flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or condensed working weeks. Additional benefits include wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, internal development programs, self-led learning via LinkedIn Learning, study leave, discounts through the beRewarded platform, novated leasing, a corporate shares plan, and recognition through the weRecognise program. The employer is also a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer and a Circle Back Initiative Employer.

Additional information

Job reference number: 73426. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The company states that it responds to every applicant.