Head of Procurement

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

Based in Osborne (SA), you will be reporting to the General Manager - Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) Class Services, the Head of Procurement is responsible for the execution of the ASC Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy and the ASC Enterprise Sovereign Supply Chain Strategy as it relates to MCS. The role is also responsible for the development of MCS specific Procurement strategy, ensuring best practice procurement, subcontract management, category management and purchasing processes are applied across the MCS program to achieve pre-production readiness.

The position operates within a performance-based environment in which submarine availability, reliability, capability and value for money are primary objectives. In performing this role, you will ensure the availability of materials and services to support planned and unplanned maintenance activities and submarine capability development critical to the achievement of these objectives. This requires long-term planning and exceptional stakeholder management to coordinate inputs from a range of internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the position has stewardship of approximately $300m per annum in procurement expenditure (with significant potential for growth) on behalf of ASC and the Commonwealth and therefore requires high levels of probity, transparency and accountability.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership to ensure team members are provided with direction and attainable yet challenging performance targets.
- Lead approximately 4 direct reports across Procurement category teams and Procurement Integrated Project Teams supporting ASC North and West.
- Work closely with key teams to identify procurement capability needs for the MCS Program in the short, medium and long-term timeframes.
- Provide input to the development of the ASC Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy and the ASC Enterprise Sovereign Supply Chain Strategy as it relates to procurement.
- Oversee contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Lead the development, implement and maintenance of category strategies for key product and service categories.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, supply chain, engineering or related discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices.
- Strong negotiation skills for use in large and / or complex deals.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant business experience.
- Knowledge of the Australian defence industry landscape, including government policies and initiatives (Desirable)
- Experience and knowledge of strategic business planning and program management.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.