Senior Subcontract Development Manager

At Boeing Defence Australia, we are 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.

Our team works collaboratively with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their missions.

Within the MQ-28 Program, 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 Subcontract Specialist to support the MQ-28 Subcontracts team. As a part of a highly collaborative and motivated team, you will:

• Be the focal point for the supply-chain aspects of MQ-28 development sub-projects and incremental upgrades;
• Identify gaps in the supply chain and create novel strategies to mitigate risks and deliver capability to the program;
• 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.
• be responsible for leading supplier contracting activities, including developing and managing timely and high-quality supplier procurements, leading to contract administration/execution and order management.
• be a champion for your suppliers internally, and manage a close working relationship with your suppliers as an Authorised Procurement Agent for Boeing Defence Australia;
• contribute directly to the success of the MQ-28 supply chain and the production of this world-leading capability.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the program of work;
• Authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding complex contractual agreements for The Boeing Company.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge projects
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on-the-job learning
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join social and community groups

Others

• Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourages collaboration with our USA and international counterparts.
• Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.