Experienced Commercial Agreement Specialist

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

This is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat Program is developing and producing the world-leading MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

• The Supply Chain Management provides the Program with all aspects of supplier commercial management support, including creating and awarding contracts, managing our supplier pipeline and warehousing support, and managing the supply chains that underpin the successful execution of the program.

We are seeking a talented Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support the MQ-28 Subcontracts team.

As a part of a highly collaborative and motivated team, you will:

1. Be the focal point for the supply-chain aspects of MQ-28 development sub-projects and incremental upgrades;
2. Identify gaps in the supply chain and create novel strategies to mitigate risks and deliver capability to the program;
3. Be the focal point for your suppliers and program stakeholders, and provide guidance and advice to the program on all aspects of your suppliers' commercial, contractual and production capabilities;
4. Lead supplier contracting activities, including developing and managing timely and high-quality supplier procurements, leading to contract administration/execution and order management;
5. Be a champion for your suppliers internally, and manage a close working relationship with your suppliers as an Authorized Procurement Agent for Boeing Defence Australia;
6. Contribute directly to the success of the MQ-28 supply chain and the production of this world-leading capability.

• Lie leads the Supply Chain aspects of MQ-28 sub-projects;
• Drafts, negotiates and manages a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, development, manufacturing and support services contracts and contract variations;
• Develops procurement strategies and priorities and leads their delivery through strong stakeholder relationships and understanding program requirements;
• Conducts complex approach to market activities (RFx), analyses and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates supplier deviations to subcontract provisions and recommends final supplier selection;
• Monitors and reports subcontract cost, schedule and status and recommends or implements corrective action as necessary;
• Participates in the development of process improvement initiatives and value for money opportunities;
• Provides advice to project managers and other business stakeholders on all subcontracting activities related to your program of work;
• Authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding complex contractual agreements for The Boeing Company.

• Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting, Business or Supply Chain Management).
• At least 5-8 years' experience in Supplier Management, Procurement and Contracting, contracting or contract management roles;
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management to drive outcomes;
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, contract management, and procurement throughout the full end-to-end lifecycle;
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills;
• An enthusiasm for working with suppliers and identifying new opportunities and relationships;
• The ability to work with cross functional teams;
• The ability to work autonomously to see projects and opportunities through to completion;

• Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual and commercial acquisition and sustainment strategies for supplier procurements;
• Up to date knowledge of IP, liabilities, insurance, indemnities, pricing and procurement concepts;
• Demonstrated experience in the Defence industry;
• Strong commercial acumen;

We celebrate the diversity and individuality of our employees and encourage them to grow professionally and personally.

We believe that every employee plays a vital role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative companies.

We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

We offer flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration packages.

We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.