Supplier Management Specialist

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- Location:

- Brisbane
- Category:

- Business Support
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1868304
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**The Opportunity**

We are now recruiting for a Supplier Management Specialist to join the Brisbane team.

The Supplier Management Specialist will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) team. This position is responsible for establishing a structured approach to managing key and major suppliers, coordinating official supply chain communications and protocols, assisting with continuous improvement activities; and ensuring alignment with the organisational goals. The Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Continuous Improvement Initiatives**:
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving supplier performance and optimising supply chain processes.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in supplier management, integrating innovative solutions into command media.
- Updating and revising standard templates utilised by Subcontract Specialists throughout Boeing Defence Australia.
- Liaising with the legal team with general requests.
- Support and facilitate training.
- **Supplier Performance Management Framework**:
- Manage and implement a supplier performance management framework that categorizes suppliers (e.g., Strategic, Key, Major, and General) and establishes measurement and monitoring requirements.
- Manage the performance of general suppliers (i.e., those not under contract) and conduct regular supplier performance category reviews.
- Monitor and report supplier performance across all supply chain management functions, ensuring a holistic capability view.
- **Supplier Relationship Management**:
- Foster strong relationships with strategic suppliers through agreements and collaborative initiatives.
- Work closely with suppliers to support their development and enhance overall supply chain performance.
- Supporting colleagues with supplier remediation.
- **Supplier Risk Management**:
- Assess business criticality and ensure supply chain preparedness by identifying and mitigating risks associated with suppliers.
- Monitor compliance with modern slavery, health and safety, quality, sustainability standards, export control, and cybersecurity measures.
- Conduct ongoing supply base optimisation and consolidation, including reviewing the number of approved suppliers and assessing inactive suppliers.
- Ensure visibility into suppliers' supply chains and evaluate supplier elements of principal risk.
- **Supply Base Management and Supplier Intelligence**:
- Utilise JOSCAR and conduct market analysis to identify prospective suppliers and assess their capabilities.
- Oversee the pre-qualification process for new suppliers and manage approved supplier data.
- Handle supplier communications (non-contract related) and address queries to ensure effective engagement.
- **Support development of Command Media**:
- Advise and provide guidance with the creation and maintenance of command media that outlines policies, procedures, and best practices for managing key and major suppliers.
- Ensure that command media is aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- **Coordination of Supply Chain Communications**:
- Coordinate and issue official supply chain communications and protocols to ensure consistent messaging and information sharing across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain communication templates and guidelines to facilitate effective interactions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or supply chain operations, with a focus on developing and implementing management frameworks.
- **Skills**:
- Strong understanding of supplier management principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of boilerplate contract clauses.
- Proficient in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

**Culture**

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defe