Procurement and Logistics Manager

**REF: SF52132**

**About the role**

As the Procurement and Logistics Manager you will lead the supply support functions across the Asset Class Prime Contract (ACPC) for the Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs) and Light Landing Craft (LLC) that Babcock Marine Australia has in place.

This position also supports the pursuit of new program opportunities as required and the extension and expansion of incumbent contract programs where opportunities are identified. You’ll operate at both a strategic and operational level.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Leading the ongoing engagement and communication with the operations function in order to have an aligned procurement approach that supports the ACPC Program;
- Assisting the Procurement Managers in the identification and establishment of preferred suppliers based upon procurement policy and commercial policy/frameworks;
- Managing selected suppliers to ensure accurate and effective services, equipment and spares are available to support ACPC activities;
- Coordinate and lead tender programs ;
- Provide efficient logistics procedures, structures and systems that support all operational activities; and
- Implement appropriate systems, processes and resources to effectively manage inventory holdings accurately and efficiently and ongoing stock turn and ROI optimisation programs.

**About you**

**Essential**:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement;
- Excellent negotiation skills, including those skills required to work effectively within a matrix organisation;
- A proven collaborative leader; and
- Highly proficient use of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in IFS and MILIS; and
- Prior Defence sector experience.

**Essential Compliance Requirements**:

- Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance at AGSVA Baseline.

**What we offer you**
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
- You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

**Who we are**

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

This position will work within our Marine business unit, which provides asset management solutions to the Australian maritime sector. Working closely with supply chain partners, marine provides cost-effective and responsive solutions that optimise the availability, capability, and seaworthiness of critical maritime assets. Marine supports assets across the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet - most notably the Anzac Class Frigates as a member of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) and the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD), LHD Landing Craft (LLC) and associated assets.

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