Project Procurement Specialist

Job Title:                     Project Procurement Specialist

Location:                     Plymouth, Devon

Compensation:           £33-900 - £42,400 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF****76355 

Shape The Future of Major Infrastructure and Defence Programmes

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Procurement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth site.

The role

As a Project Procurement Specialist, you'll play a vital role in delivering procurement and contract management expertise across major capital investment and infrastructure programmes. Working at the heart of complex defence projects, you'll help ensure critical supply chain activities support programme delivery, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational success.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to

• Leading procurement activities across capital projects, infrastructure programmes, and new works initiatives.
• Establishing and managing framework agreements for professional services, construction works, and specialist suppliers.
• Building strong supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, value, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiating commercial terms and supporting effective risk management in line with NEC4 contract requirements.
• Monitoring contract performance, resolving issues, and supporting change control and governance processes

This is a full-time, onsite role based at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, working Monday to Friday.

Essential experience of the Project Procurement Specialist

• Extensive experience delivering procurement activities across capital projects, new works programmes, and framework agreements.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, including negotiation, commercial risk management, and contract optimisation.
• Proven supplier relationship management experience, including performance improvement and issue resolution.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, project management, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement best practice, compliance processes, risk management, and digital procurement systems such as Oracle ERP and e-tendering platforms