Senior Project Procurement Specialist in Plymouth

A Source to Contract Manager is a mid-level management role in the Source to Contract discipline of the Procurement and Supply Chain role family. This role manages the activities of a sub-area or section within this discipline, which could be comprised of technical, operational or support teams managed through Front Line Managers, and/or teams of professionals or technical specialists. This role is accountable for the performance and results of the teams within the sub-area or section with a focus on delivery against agreed plans and priorities.

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 Senior Project Procurement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role involves delivering major infrastructure, estates and engineering programmes that support the UK's defence capabilities. Working within a highly regulated and complex environment, you'll lead the development of high-value procurement frameworks and commercial strategies that enable critical projects to be delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to influence large-scale investment programmes, shape long-term supply chain strategies and work with senior stakeholders across one of the UK's most important engineering and defence sites. You'll develop your expertise in strategic sourcing, commercial management, contract frameworks and supply chain leadership while making a tangible contribution to national infrastructure and security.

• Leading the development and implementation of high-value procurement and contracting strategies.
• Managing end-to-end procurement activities, from market engagement through to contract award.
• Developing framework agreements and commercial models that support major infrastructure and engineering programmes.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and strategic delivery partners.
• Driving commercial excellence, compliance and value-for-money outcomes across procurement activities.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience in strategic procurement within infrastructure, defence or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience designing and delivering multi-supplier and multi-lot framework agreements.
• Strong working knowledge of Engineering and Construction Contract, Professional Services Contract and Term Service Contract forms.
• Experience managing high-value complex procurements at portfolio level or exceeding £100 million in value.
• Demonstrable ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop effective supply chain partnerships.

Qualifications:

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain 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.

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 allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• "Be Kind Day" enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organization with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/08/2026