Procurement Specialist

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About your new team**

***The Procurement Team is a growing, supportive and friendly team. As a **Procurement Specialist** you will work closely with other Specialists, Administrators and Project Specialists, and report directly to the Procurement Category Manager.

The **Procurement Specialist** is part of our Procurement team who are responsible for the sourcing of goods and services, across nominated categories within the business - Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Indirects. This role will support the Procurement Manager and wider Procurement team and will be based in Melbourne, with the opportunity to relocate to Brisbane.

***The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- The management of quotes, tenders, purchase requisitions; orders and securing goods and services that deliver the best overall commercial value;
- 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 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 Procurement Commodity Leads and the Procurement Manager 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**. 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:

- Hold a qualification in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain related fields;
- Proven experience & results in end to end procurement preferably within a multinational company;
- The ability to demonstrate experience across all Procurement fundamentals - eg. sourcing, tendering, contracts, market research analysis, reporting and negotiations;
- Strong understanding of indirect costs associated with Capital Expenditure, Plant & Equipment, Tools;
- 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;
- Build Supplier Relationships & drive Partnerships and collaboration at all levels;
- Preferably experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools & in e-Sourcing Tool;
- Ability to establish and embed a strong negotiation and consultation skill set;
- An ability to travel interstate if and when required;
- Be eligible for an Australian security clearance.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
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