Procurement Specialist

**Procurement Specialist**

**Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane**
- Rheinmetall

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- **Procurement Specialist**
- Ref.Nr.:

- **AU02193**
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- Contract Type:

- **Permanent Full-Time**

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

This role reports to the Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions and will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich. You will be joining a fun, supportive and open team managing the procurement requirements for Mission Equipment and Simulation & Training programs.

**About the Role**

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions (ES), you will be responsible for coordinating, leading and conducting the sourcing of goods and/or services across the nominated categories within the ES business line. You will also be tasked with conducting analysis and market research on a variety of sourcing projects.

As Procurement Specialist, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- The management of quotes, tenders, purchase requisitions; purchase orders and securing goods and services that deliver the best overall commercial value;
- Conduct transactions around POs in RDA ERP system (SAP S4H);
- Strategic sourcing; negotiation of pricing and other commercial arrangements with suppliers;
- Supplier Relationship management; performance reporting, reviews and materials management;
- Actively drive cost reductions and increase value for money while championing opportunities for improvement;
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continued improvement of procurement related working instructions and guidelines;
- Effectively represent RDA Electronic Solutions and liaise with industry bodies and government industry representatives to ensure alignment with Rheinmetall global processes;
- Engagement with internal stakeholders across the business to develop and maintain effective, efficient and cooperative working relationships; and
- Provide support to the RDA Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions for periodical reporting activities, reviews and AIC industry requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Proven experience & results in end to end procurement preferably within a multinational company;
- The ability to demonstrate experience across all Procurement fundamentals - sourcing, tending, contracts, category and Indirects commodity management; market research analysis, reporting and negotiations;
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools & in e-Sourcing Tool;
- Strong understanding of Indirect costs associated with Capital Expenditure, Plant & Equipment, Tools;
- Have an understanding of the production of complex or technical products;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Drive continuous improvement of cost and supply base performance;
- High level ability to collate and write requirements documents;
- Proven examples of analytical, qualitative and quantitative abilities;
- An ability to travel internationally and interstate if and when required;
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
- Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
- Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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**Applications will close on 26th of March 2025