Job Title: Programme Procurement Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF64320

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. Join us as a Programme Procurement Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Programme Procurement Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to drive transformation, establish new processes, and lead a newly formed team. You will oversee key categories including Facilities Management, Plant Hire, and Professional Services.

Day-to-day, you’ll drive procurement strategy alignment with Global and Local needs, lead team adoption, foster cross-functional collaboration, optimise supplier negotiations, and ensure continuous improvement through performance monitoring.

1. Develop and implement procurement strategies to align with both Global and Local requirements.
2. Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new processes.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop relationships and understand procurement needs.
4. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts focusing on cost, delivery, quality, and social value.
5. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with new processes.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements.

Essential Experience of Programme Procurement Manager

1. Extensive previous procurement experience, with a proven ability to lead teams through change.
2. Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
4. Experience in system implementations and process improvements.
5. Relevant degree or professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management.

Qualifications for the Programme Procurement Manager

• CIPS Qualification

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may be affected by your nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days' special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy or sell up to one week of leave annually (February-March)
• ‘Be Kind Day’ provides paid leave annually for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support programs

About Babcock

For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. We are committed to being a sustainable, inclusive employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We welcome flexible working arrangements.

Closing date: 27/06/2025