Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Location: Rosyth, Fife + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £ 34, - £ 41, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Drive Procurement Excellence and Innovation
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Buyer at our Rosyth, Fife site.
The role
As anAssistant Buyer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring critical projects in defence, aerospace, and engineering have the resources they need to succeed.
Day-to-day, you’ll manage purchase orders and supplier communications.
1. Support sourcing activities and negotiate with suppliers.
2. Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
3. Maintain accurate records and compliance with procurement policies.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to meet project requirements.
This role is full time role with 37 hours per week based in Rosyth, Fife. Hybrid working patterns are available with 2-3 days in the office.
Essential experience of the Assistant Buyer:
5. Previous experience in procurement or supply chain.
6. Strong organisational and communication skills.
7. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
9. Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Qualifications for the Assistant Buyer:
10. GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (essential).
11. CIPS Level 3 or working towards (preferred).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) 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 is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.