Job Title: Buyer
Location: Bristol

About the Role
Here at Babcock we are looking to recruit a Buyer to join our Supply Chain function working within Defence Systems Technology (DST), a business unit within our Marine Sector, at our offices in Ashton, Bristol.

As a Buyer within the Design and Build Team you'll be working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, together with a number of key international and domestic clients. You'll carry out procurement tasks for project team, supporting all aspects of the project programme or any other programmes as directed.

What do I need to do the role?
You'll need to be studying towards, or willing to study for the MCIPS qualification. Manufacturing and/or engineering experience with machining/fabrication/estimating is highly desirable, as well as Marine Defence experience. A full UK driving licence is also essential for this position.

We would also like you to have all or some of the following:

• Previous experience gained in a similar role.
• The ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understand and challenge design for manufacture.
• Experience and knowledge of forging and casting process.
• Proficient IT skills, in particular Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Lastly, a confident, self-motivated and flexible approach to workload are essential for this position, as well as the ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What else do I need to know?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits commensurate to the role.
• The position is based in Bristol however travel to other sites is required from time to time.
• Candidates must hold or be eligible to apply for SC Security Clearance.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance
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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here .

Closing date: 28th April 2019