Procurement Lead

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**

The role is responsible for supporting the wider Supply Chain team in the Collins Class submarine sustainment program by managing strategic IT implementation systems procurement sourcing and complex contract management activities within your designated portfolio. This position will develop, deliver and support business critical strategies and related sourcing activities through proactive engagement with key business stakeholders and the external market to ensure value for money outcomes.

This role is a full time Permanent opportunity based in Osbourne SA.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop procurement strategies and sourcing plans that provide value for money, support on time delivery and manage ASCs risk
- Implement and manage strategic sourcing activities
- Engage and negotiate with the external market in accordance with the strategic sourcing plans
- Management of subcontracts to ensure contract compliance, performance and risk mitigation
- Knowledge sharing and coaching of team members

**About you**
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or a related field
- Enthusiastic, Proactive and Autonomous in nature.
- In-depth knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and contracting principles and best practices
- Strong negotiation skills for use in High value highly complex contract arrangements
- Knowledge of minor or capital works
- Significant knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk
- Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and business case development

**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**

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.