Purchasing Lead

4 weeks ago

Albany, Australia NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Full time

Overview

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Austal employs approximately 1,000 people in facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Austal has entered into a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia and is delivering naval shipbuilding programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence. The SSA supports continuous naval shipbuilding and growth across our industry and workforce. To support this growth, we are building a highly skilled team to engage with local industry and supply chains and contribute to complex, large-scale projects that reflect Austal’s capabilities and performance.

About the Opportunity

As the Purchasing Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily procurement operations, ensuring timely and compliant purchasing aligned with company policies and project needs. The role focuses on team leadership, supplier performance, ERP accuracy, and driving continuous improvement to achieve best-value outcomes. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.

What’s Involved

- Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations and ensure compliance with policies.
- Lead and support a team to meet procurement KPIs and deadlines.
- Maintain ERP data accuracy and resolve escalated supplier issues.
- Drive process improvements and align purchasing with strategic goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm requirements and manage supplier performance.

Desirable Skills / Experience / Attributes

- Leadership experience in procurement (5+ years, including team management).
- Strong grasp of procurement, supply chain, and commercial principles.
- Skilled in ERP systems and data/documentation accuracy.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and multitasking abilities.
- Relevant qualifications (Diploma or higher in related fields).
- Eligible for defence security clearance.

Why Austal

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values: Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, and Team Work. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

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