About this role
<p><a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/"><img alt="" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/C0020126214P/_logo_Babcock_BLUE_Logo_header.png"></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora">Senior Buyer (Permanent)</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora">Victoria, BC or Ottawa,</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Sora"> ON<br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span></em></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora">To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.</span></em></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">What You Do Here Matters</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, <strong><span style="color:#000053">‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Be Part of Something Big.</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Our <strong><span style="color:#000053">Babcock Principles</span></strong><span style="color:#000053"> </span>create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our <strong><span style="color:#000053">Culture</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color:#000053">Customers</span></strong><span style="color:#000053"> </span>and <strong><span style="color:#000053">Communities</span></strong>. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Be Curious</span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053"> </span><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Think: Outcomes</span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053"> </span><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Be Kind</span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053"> </span><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Collaborate</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#0c499c"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Be Courageous</span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053"> </span><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">Own </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053">and</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Sora;color:#000053"> Deliver</span></strong><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span><span style="font-family:Sora">– We believe </span><span style="font-family:Sora">everybody has a part to </span><span style="font-family:Sora">play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success</span><span style="font-family:Sora">.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Health & Well-being</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">100% employer-paid health and dental premiums</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Planning for the Future</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Flexibility in How We Work</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">This position is an agile workplace position </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests and is an option for this position<strong> </strong></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Growth and recognition</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This posting is for an existing vacancy</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: </span><a href="https://sp-caje.babcockinternational.com/sites/corp-hmrs/HRPublicDocuments/Recruitment/www.babcockcanada.com"><span style="font-family:Sora;color:blue">babcockcanada.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Sora">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora">In this role, you will:</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Provide support to the Repair and Overhaul Team and support the Procurement Services Manager in activities such as training, development and succession planning. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Manage staff to support the success of the team.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and processes to support the Marine Repair and Overhaul Team & Supply Chain function.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Manage repair and overhaul of parts as per the Selection Notice and Priority Summary report processing material out to OEMs and repair facilities in line with customer and EDWP schedules.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Utilise analytical skills and tools to understand, measure, report, and manage functional performance, risks, and quality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Support the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Ensure all procurement processes and purchase orders are compliant with Babcock Canada’s Commercial, Quality Assurance, and Security policies and procedures. </span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Drive supplier management initiatives, develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier performance in terms of time, cost, and quality as per contract requirements.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Be committed to and proactively identify, lead, and collaborate on repair and overhaul process improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Encourage a continuous improvement culture while ensuring the team are proactively supporting change management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Be responsible for the occupational health & safety of all direct reports under your supervision.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Assist the Procurement Services Manager as and when required with the day-to-day operation and management of the repair and overhaul activities. </span><span style="font-family:Sora"><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Sora">The ideal candidate brings: </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or the supply chain function, with 3 years of proven people leadership experience.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Experience within the Defence / Marine industry is highly desirable. </span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Advanced skills in data analysis; proficiency with Excel, Power BI or other business intelligence tools is highly desirable.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Detailed knowledge of the principles of supply chain management techniques and supply chain best practices.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">An understanding of global supply chains and downstream global impacts.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">In depth experience with ERP systems, specifically modules pertaining to the repair and overhaul and supply chain management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Designation through the National Institute of Supply Chain Management, or Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is considered an asset.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Eligibility for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:left;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Sora">Applicants, please apply online at</span><span style="font-family:Sora"> </span><a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/"><span style="font-family:Sora;color:blue">https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/</span></a></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p><p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing 35,000 people across the world. Babcock offers a hugely diverse number of career options.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfy7Mc4Tf_Y&list=PL0y1h_aTmqPXW2qIh_0MCWtqFqvueuHz4&index=1" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfy7Mc4Tf_Y&list=PL0y1h_aTmqPXW2qIh_0MCWtqFqvueuHz4&index=1"><span style="color:#0066cc">Find out more about Babcock on YouTube</span></a></span></span></span></p>