Senior Buyer (Permanent)

Senior Buyer (Permanent)

Victoria, BC or Ottawa, ON

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. 

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. 

Our  Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture , Customers and Communities . By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success .

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• This position is an agile workplace position
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests and is an option for this position
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

This posting is for an existing vacancy

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website:  babcockcanada.com .

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to the Repair and Overhaul Team and support the Procurement Services Manager in activities such as training, development and succession planning. 
• Manage staff to support the success of the team.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and processes to support the Marine Repair and Overhaul Team & Supply Chain function.
• Manage repair and overhaul of parts as per the Selection Notice and Priority Summary report processing material out to OEMs and repair facilities in line with customer and EDWP schedules.
• Utilise analytical skills and tools to understand, measure, report, and manage functional performance, risks, and quality.
• Support the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance.
• Ensure all procurement processes and purchase orders are compliant with Babcock Canada’s Commercial, Quality Assurance, and Security policies and procedures.
• Drive supplier management initiatives, develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier performance in terms of time, cost, and quality as per contract requirements.
• Be committed to and proactively identify, lead, and collaborate on repair and overhaul process improvement initiatives.
• Encourage a continuous improvement culture while ensuring the team are proactively supporting change management.
• Be responsible for the occupational health & safety of all direct reports under your supervision.
• Assist the Procurement Services Manager as and when required with the day-to-day operation and management of the repair and overhaul activities.  

The ideal candidate brings: 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or the supply chain function, with 3 years of proven people leadership experience.
• Experience within the Defence / Marine industry is highly desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced skills in data analysis; proficiency with Excel, Power BI or other business intelligence tools is highly desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of supply chain management techniques and supply chain best practices.
• An understanding of global supply chains and downstream global impacts.
• In depth experience with ERP systems, specifically modules pertaining to the repair and overhaul and supply chain management.
• Designation through the National Institute of Supply Chain Management, or Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is considered an asset.
• Eligibility for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. 

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Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing 35,000 people across the world. Babcock offers a hugely diverse number of career options.