Job Title: Source to Contract Specialist
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Source to Contract Specialist at Staverton, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The role
As a Source to Contract Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management across our UK Aviation business. You’ll help implement dynamic supply chain solutions that improve profitability and capability across contracts making a real impact on national defence and your own career development.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value projects, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and shape sourcing strategies that deliver long-term value.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead sourcing activities for key projects, manage tender processes and contract negotiations, and collaborate with stakeholders to define third-party support needs. You’ll ensure contract obligations are effectively passed down to suppliers, redirect off-contract spend through central agreements, and develop supplier relationship plans that drive performance, reduce risk, and deliver value.
1. Leading sourcing activity for designated projects, including RFIs, RFPs, ITTs, and contract negotiations
2. Building strong relationships with stakeholders to define third-party support requirements
3. Ensuring contract obligations are effectively flowed down to the supply chain
4. Redirecting maverick spend through central agreements to maximise value
5. Developing supplier relationship plans to meet KPIs and mitigate risk
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home. This role home based with travel to Staverton and other sites as required.
Essential experience of the Source to Contract Specialist
6. Proven experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or contract management
7. Track record of leading tenders, negotiations, and implementing contracts
8. Skilled in creating bespoke RFx documentation
9. Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
Qualifications for the Source to Contract Specialist
10. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
11. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / 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
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year to volunteer with a chosen charity
21. Flexible working options
22. A dynamic working environment