Project Procurement Specialist

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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SGOnsite or Hybrid: HybridJob Title: Project Procurement SpecialistLocation: Remote with monthly visit to Devonport, PlymouthCompensation: £39,408-£48,252Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF 49904At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Procurement Specialist at our Devonport site.The roleAs a Project Procurement Specialist, youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. Responsible for supporting Devonports Royal Dockyard as part of the procurement team as it embarks on its transformation programme.Day to day, youll support indirect procurement activities across professional services, major & minor construction works and maintenance within the Dockyard and your key responsibilities will include:* Establishing project requirements and matching to the most suitable procurement route. * Supporting the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance.* Assuring supplier performance to time, cost and quality for contract requirements against scope of supplier responsibility.* Work with other teams within the business to ensure procurement and commercial engagement is at the fore. * Co-ordinate the process for tendering of work by Contractors & Consultants, ensure tender documents are prepared and dispatched to organisations invited to tender and subsequent submissions are managed professionally up to and beyond including commitmentfor order placement.Essential experience of the Project Procurement Specialist* Experienced procurement practitioner with knowledge of current strategic procurement techniques and relevant experience in sourcing and procurement.* Experience of working in complex project environments.* Proven track record of delivering excellent supply chain performance.* Understanding of contract terms and conditions and the ability to manage subcontract terms including flow-down terms from customer contracts.* Understanding of planning and implementing supply arrangements, managing supplier performance and scheduling of deliveries.* Understanding of cost models, for example in relation to the NEC models, familiarity with accounting practices, commercial audits, forecasting and valuations and supplier costing models.Youll be based remotely but you must be flexible to travel to Devonport as required (once a month). You will receive initial on-site training.Qualifications for the Project Procurement Specialist* Qualified to Degree level or equivalent.* MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications.The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.Our Benefits* Generous holiday allowance * Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance* Employee share scheme * Employee shopping savings portal* Payment of Professional Fees* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave * Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement* Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityFor the full extensive Benefits package please visit our Careers pagesBabcock InternationalFor over 130 years Babcock International 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. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - pleaseask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 13/04/2023