Defence Contract Management Specialist

The role entails comprehensive defence contract management support to projects and programs, encompassing pre-contract (bid) and delivery phases. As a member of the Supply Chain Team, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end subcontracts management services.

• Main Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and manage subcontract management processes, including planning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, execution, management, and delivery.
• Perform supply chain risk assessments, undertake due diligence tasks, participate in make/buy decision-making, and provide expert knowledge in support of the capture/bid/project team.
• Engage with commercial and legal teams to determine applicable ASDEFCON head contract flow-down requirements for potential subcontracts.
• Develop project-specific special conditions and collaborate with legal on drafting subcontract templates to ensure compliance with commercial obligations.
• Assist in assessing and down-selecting subcontractors during the pre-'Win Business' phase using relevant Saab processes.
• Prepare briefings for gate reviews and coordinate contract execution according to guidance from legal counsel.
• Develop project-specific procurement strategies and plans and support project managers with drafting scope-specific RFP suites of documents.
• Provide support to other subcontract and procurement team members.
• Support project managers and project leadership with reviews, analyses, and reporting, as well as optimising established subcontracts to improve efficiency and manage spend.
• Lead RFP/Q response evaluations according to agreed criteria to achieve 'best value for money' propositions and drive efficiency and productivity for Saab and its customers.
• Lead procurement and subcontracts support to programs and projects, including new supplier assessments/evaluations, subcontracts project governance audits, providing governance support, and leading project and program audits.
• Collaborate with legal counsels to ensure contractual compliance with upstream requirements, such as insurance and AIC.
• Organise and attend periodic meetings according to contracts, e.g., CSRs, and manage scope changes, variations to Contracts, and S&Q activities in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Legal and Finance team on milestone payments according to Contract adjustment mechanisms and Financial Delegation of Authority, including advance payments, bank guarantees, and PPSR-related matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Defence Contract Management team, working collaboratively to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a subcontract management role, establishing, managing, and closing out contracts in the defence industry.
• Extensive experience using ASDEFCON contract suite, particularly demonstrated knowledge of IP, defence security, cost principles, confidentiality, liabilities, and indemnities, schedule, and termination-related clauses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the 'end-to-end' subcontracts management process and experience in strategic delivery of complex, defence subcontracts.
• Preparation and presentation of slide decks for internal gate reviews as well as at customer reviews.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to recognise issues and identify key risk areas.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant contract law and proven experience providing briefings and working closely with legal counsels on contractual and operational matters.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Australian and US Government Export control processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 6 weeks paid leave each year.
• 14% superannuation.
• Free Income Protection Insurance.
• Flexible working options.
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme.
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners.

We are a defence, security, and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today's challenges.

From combat, communications, security, and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security, and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provides high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.