About the role
Job Title: Project Procurement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £33-900 - £42,400 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role ID: SF76355
Shape The Future of Major Infrastructure and Defence Programmes
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 Project Procurement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth site.
The role
As a Project Procurement Specialist, you'll play a vital role in delivering procurement and contract management expertise across major capital investment and infrastructure programmes. Working at the heart of complex defence projects, you'll help ensure critical supply chain activities support programme delivery, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational success.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to
Leading procurement activities across capital projects, infrastructure programmes, and new works initiatives.
Establishing and managing framework agreements for professional services, construction works, and specialist suppliers.
Building strong supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, value, and continuous improvement.
Negotiating commercial terms and supporting effective risk management in line with NEC4 contract requirements.
Monitoring contract performance, resolving issues, and supporting change control and governance processes
This is a full-time, onsite role based at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, working Monday to Friday.
Essential experience of the Project Procurement Specialist
Extensive experience delivering procurement activities across capital projects, new works programmes, and framework agreements.
Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, including negotiation, commercial risk management, and contract optimisation.
Proven supplier relationship management experience, including performance improvement and issue resolution.
Experience working collaboratively with engineering, project management, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of procurement best practice, compliance processes, risk management, and digital procurement systems such as Oracle ERP and e-tendering platforms
Essential
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