Subcontract Specialist

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

Reporting to the Subcontract Manager, this role will work alongside 5 other Specialist. The Subcontracts team forms part of the greater Supply Chain Team and will work closely with our Legal division as well. This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence - MILVEHCOE, Redbank.

**About the Role**

The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, negotiation and implementation of customer and supplier contracts in support of RDA’s Supply Chain function. You will ensure that internal stakeholders (Procurement, Project Management and Engineering) are supported through appropriate contract management tools and processes to assist in achieving the commercial objectives and strategies.
- As a Subcontracts Specialist
- **,** you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Preparing, drafting and leading negotiation and finalisation of supplier contracts and amendments;
- Assisting Procurement and Sales teams with initial supplier engagement activities - including preparation of non-disclosure agreements and preparation of Statements of Work for RFTs and direct source engagements;
- Assisting Project Managers in effectively manage existing contracts to achieve milestones and deliverables, tracking of subcontract activity and progress information, and information and guidance to project personnel on subcontracting issues;
- Identify commercial opportunities, risks and liabilities in proposed RFTs and existing contracts to develop appropriate mitigation strategies;
- Review and negotiate terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation in accordance with RDA’s policies and procedures; and
- Serve as a resource for internal and external customers to interpret contract language and resolves contract issues by reviewing and interpreting contract terms and originating contract documentation.

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:

- Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline;
- Demonstrated experience in subcontracting or contract management;
- Demonstrated ability to manage the contractual tasks in all phases of contract development, to include proposal support, contract negotiation, non-disclosure agreements contract administration and contract closure;
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint and Word;
- Demonstrated high level of personal motivation;
- Strong background in working with multi skilled teams;
- High attention to detail; and
- Ability to travel interstate and/or overseas when required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help reduce cost of living;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
- Flexible working practices;
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions;
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
- We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

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.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,00