Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 37000 - 45000

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Stoke Gifford Bristol

Compensation: 37000 - 45000 Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70785

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier excellence

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist at our Bristol site.

The role

As a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist youll lead the delivery of strategic sourcing and supplier management activity within the Through Life Equipment Support (TLES) business. This hands-on role supports the operational delivery of the White Fleet service contract as it enters its next phase under the Phoenix 3 agreement. Youll have the opportunity to influence supplier relationships drive operational improvements and contribute to a global procurement function that leverages best-in-class systems and networks.

Day-to-day youll have the following responsibilities:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend categories such as Vehicle Leasing Hire and Transport Services
Oversee end-to-end procurement processes and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and Babcock governance
Act as the UK MODs procurement agent managing complex sourcing and contract activities
Negotiate supplier terms and conditions to manage risk and deliver value
Drive operational improvements and maintain strong supplier relationships.

This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site in Bristol.

Essential experience of the Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist:

Proven experience in an end-to-end procurement role including leading tenders and supplier negotiations
Strong commercial understanding of supplier contracts and risk management
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage conflict and challenging situations.

Qualifications for the Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist:

We value difference and dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().

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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
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 charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has 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.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 27/01/2026

Required Experience:

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain SpecialistLocation: Stoke Gifford BristolCompensation: 37000 - 45000 BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF70785Drive strategic sourcing and supplier excellenceAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you...