Procurement Specialist

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**

New career opportunity based in Henderson, WA. Reporting to the procurement manager this role will give you the opportunity to manage and execute activities in key categories of spend to ensure the achievement of ASC strategy, business objectives and shareholder value in support of SSN sustainment. These activities will include sourcing, negotiation, contract management, financial reporting and purchasing within allocated portfolios and will work collaboratively with other programs and capability areas in ASC to ensure optimum commercial outcomes.

You will be responsible for leading engagement with key suppliers and undertaking contracting and procurement activity at all levels including assisting with sourcing strategies, project strategies and schedule planning, coordination of contracting and procurement activities ensuring value for money and delivery on time while managing subcontractor risk.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage a portfolio of contracts to support a variety of sustainment and generation projects
- Ensure compliance to contract values and vendor performance for assigned contracts and portfolios.
- Management of subcontracts to ensure contract compliance and performance
- Contract review meetings, key performance indicators, various contractual deliverables
- Develop savings and other initiatives to improve overall efficiencies that demonstrate value for money and support continuous improvement objectives.
- Comply with all Supply Chain, WHS policies and procedures and ASC’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Policy

**About you**
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a defence, manufacturing, or resource environment
- Commitment, drive, organisation skills, initiative, and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated contract management, communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Significant knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and business case development.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office products.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- 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.