Procurement Manager

Job Description

Programme Procurement ManagerSF32974Business Unit: Central ServicesLocation: Devonport, Plymouth£50,000 - £60,000The Site Infrastructure Procurement Team forms part of the Procurement and Supply Chain function within the Naval Nuclear sector of Babcock International Group. The team supports the delivery of extensive and diverse infrastructure upgrades and improvements across the entire Devonport Site and beyond. A significant, recent commitment to invest in site improvement necessitates expansion of the existing core team to accommodate delivery.Main Purpose of RoleReporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Programme Procurement Manager will lead a team of procurement professionals ensuring effective performance in support of both functional and business unit requirements. The Programme Procurement Manager will support and drive the execution of the procurement strategy including the design and implementation of an effective supply chain solution to meet the individual needs of the business unit and the wider organisation. Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences* An experienced procurement/commercial manager* Demonstrable experience of leading a procurement/commercial team with responsibility for sub-contracts* Experienced in leading the deployment of best practice procurement principles/techniques* Strong commercial acumen, capable of leading contract discussions and imparting knowledge on others* Able to manage a variety of senior stakeholder groups, often with competing requirements* Experience in construction/infrastructure (including the use of NEC contracts) is an advantage but not mandatory* Capable of leading continuous improvement programmesQualifications* Qualified to degree level or equivalent* MCIPS of equivalent qualificationBabcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, occupational health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.LocationThis role is based at Devonport Royal Dockyard which is located in the vibrant city of Plymouth, Devon in the south west of England. Plymouth is a city with a long and proud military history and more than its fair share of heritage. There is something for everyone here; from a superb coastline if you are a water sports enthusiast or Dartmoor National Park if you enjoy hiking and climbing, or simply enjoy the fantastic scenery.Company InformationThis role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.Business Area - DevonportBabcock International Group owns and operates the main refit, maintenance and workshop area of the 330 acre naval site at Devonport, known as Devonport Royal Dockyard, where it employs thousands of people. The remainder of the site at Devonport is owned by the Ministry of Defence and is known as Her Majestys Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport - one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.Babcock and the Ministry of Defence work in partnership to operate and maintain this co-located site by providing through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment.Babcock has a large design and technology capability providing a wide range of support activities including feasibility and project definition studies, detail design and draughting, development trials, noise and vibration analysis, structural analysis, project management, integrated logistic support and risk management.