About the role As the custodian of supplier compliance for the maritime maintenance contract, this role ensures suppliers are appropriately qualified, compliant, and equipped to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and effectively.
By establishing robust onboarding, performance monitoring, and feedback mechanisms, the role fosters continuous improvement and close alignment between Procurement and Maintenance, mitigating risk and driving supplier excellence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain a capability-based supplier assurance framework aligned to maritime maintenance trade requirements, ensuring suppliers are assessed on technical competency, workforce capability, and operational readiness, in addition to standard compliance requirements.
Lead supplier onboarding assurance activities , assessing technical capability, safety performance, trade suitability, and previous performance to ensure suppliers are suitably qualified to support contract delivery.
Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and HSEQ stakeholders to support robust approval decisions.
Conduct desktop reviews and onsite supplier assurance audits to evaluate ongoing compliance with trade, safety, quality, and contractual requirements, identifying risks and opportunities for continuous improvement within the supplier network.
Ideally you will have: Demonstrated experience in supplier assurance, quality, compliance, procurement, or a related discipline , ideally gained within maintenance, engineering, maritime, defence, or other complex operational environments.
Working knowledge of Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Supplier Performance Management (SPM) principles , with the ability to apply these frameworks to support supplier capability and performance outcomes.
Experience assessing supplier capability and suitability , including evaluation of technical competency, workforce qualifications,



trade-specific requirements, operational capacity, and safety performance.
Proven ability to conduct supplier assurance activities , including audits, site assessments, compliance reviews, and performance evaluations, identifying risks and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field are desirable , however, relevant industry experience and demonstrated capability will be equally valued.
Formal auditing or assurance training , such as ISO Internal Auditor certification or equivalent, is advantageous and will support success in the role.
What we offer you We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility; Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own

📌 Supplier Compliance Specialist (Western Australia)
🏢 Babcock International Group
📍 Western Australia