Procurement Lead

2 weeks ago

City Of Cockburn, Australia Australian Submarine Corporation Full time

ASC is Australia's submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats' service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia's national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position will establish and manage a panel of strategic capability partnerships and other contracts for related services to enable ASC's strategy and Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) program. The role will be focused on developing and managing Strategic Nuclear Capability Partnerships and will work collaboratively with other programs and capability areas in ASC to ensure optimum commercial outcomes.

You will be responsible for leading engagement with strategic capability partners and other contractors to undertake contracting and procurement activity at all levels including defining strategic sourcing strategies, project strategies, schedule planning, coordinating contracting and procurement activities ensuring value for money and delivery on time while managing subcontractor risk.

Responsibilities

  • Sourcing process to run a competitive or sole source process to down select preferred capability partners and other contractors to conduct negotiations.
  • For new contracts and significant variations, prepare a negotiation plan that clearly sets the best case to worst case negotiated outcomes.
  • Seek review and approval of the negotiation plan. Conduct negotiations using project/SME representatives. Keep stakeholders informed of progress and use an escalation pathway as needed.
  • At all times (in negotiations or to resolve any dispute) engage with the Procurement leadership and the project leadership groups to keep them informed of progress, seek their advice and input as required.
  • Provide good governance to ensure the supplier is performing as required in accordance with the contract(s) or Purchase Order(s) (as applicable), support the project teams to confirm timely delivery of goods/services including deliverables.
  • Manage change requests submitted by the supplier(s).

About you

  • Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or related.
  • In-depth knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, contracting principles and best practices.
  • Significant knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management.
  • Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a defence, manufacturing, or resource environment including experience with strategic partner agreements.
  • Eligible for membership of (CIPSA) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia.
  • Possesses project management skills to manage sourcing projects to agreed timelines and budget restraints.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management, financial reporting, budgeting and business case development.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

  • Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
  • Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
  • Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
  • Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
  • Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
  • A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
  • Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC's 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia's defence industry. The company's work on Australia's nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

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