Overview
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Role details
* Job Title: Assistant Buyer
* Location: Rosyth, Fife - Hybrid Working
* Compensation: £34,391 - £41,076
* Role Type: Full time / Permanent
* Role ID: SF67156
The role
As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll be at the heart of our procurement operations, supporting the delivery of critical defence and engineering projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, where your work directly contributes to national security and innovation.
* Executing the requisition to order process within agreed service levels, up to a value of £2m
* Supporting Buyers to protect Babcock’s commercial position through agreed terms and conditions
* Managing order books and expediting processes to ensure timely delivery across the supply chain
* Assisting with supplier onboarding and qualification to ensure compliance and readiness
* Collaborating with finance teams to ensure on-time payment to suppliers
This role is full time and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home.
Essential experience
* Basic knowledge of operational procurement techniques
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or Oracle
Qualifications
* Qualified to NQ level or equivalent through work experience
* Willingness to study towards MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications
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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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 – buy or sell additional leave
* Be Kind Day – one day paid leave for volunteering
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme
Closing date
Closing date: 17/09/2025
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re happy to discuss flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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