Global Supply Chain Strategist

3 weeks ago


Hume, Australia Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd Full time
About Us

Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets.

Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on our core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes, and beam directors, and precision mechanisms.

We are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter.

The Role

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd, you will be responsible for developing the global sourcing and procurement strategy for materials and componentry utilised in the manufacture of our products at our production facilities.

You will head up the Strategic Sourcing team within our Supply Chain department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and improve our strategic relationships with suppliers locally and internationally.
  • Identify and select appropriate vendors for the supply of make-to-order materials and allied services in accordance with our technical, engineering, and commercial objectives.
  • Support the design and production of our equipment and components and add competitive advantage to us in the strategic sourcing of materials; seeking opportunities to obtain best value for money from our supply chain partners.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of our global supply chain efficiencies and strategy; e.g. identify opportunities for procurement hubs, global versus local sourcing for our product manufacture both in Australia and overseas.
  • Support the costing and estimating needs of the business by obtaining competitive quotes from external parties for goods and services.
  • Maintain awareness of vendor lead times to deliver items critical to production. Negotiate changes to lead times with vendors as required, and update systems.
  • Be a point of escalation where vendor lead time commitments are not being met, and manage mitigating actions to address this.
  • Apply technical & strategic procurement expertise to resolve quality matters, vendor capability and capacity and lead time constraints.
  • Review stockholdings with Production Planners to ensure adequate stock levels are held to align with the Production Schedule to meet company objectives.
  • Work with our ERP and MRP system to optimise flow of materials through the supply chain.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of our material specifications and drawings and product ranges, and methods of manufacture.
  • Oversee Supplier Performance Management of critical suppliers.

Your Qualifications:

  • International and local sourcing experience; at strategic level.
  • A thorough understanding of engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
  • Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing trade or degree qualification.
  • Commercial/business qualifications desirable.
  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly regarded.
  • CIPS accreditations highly regarded.

Your Benefits:

  • Structured, friendly, and supportive team environment.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities for further career development.
  • Free parking.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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