Head of Procurement

Company Description
**About Us**

Leidos is a Fortune 500 with a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient through information technology, engineering and science. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence to help safeguard the nation. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 people global network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative solutions to their most complex challenges.

Leidos has a long history of pioneering work and solutions-based customer service dating back to 1969. Over the past half-century, Leidos has worked in some of the most advanced areas of science and technology to meet our customers’ critical priorities. Today, Leidos is one of the leading solutions providers for technically challenging problems of national and global importance.

Every person at Leidos plays an important and valued role in providing practical solutions for our customers. We’re open-minded, ambitious and committed to enabling our people to do their best work; to be inspired by what they can achieve and the impact they can have.

We invest in our people and promote internally, so if you’re seeking growth and/or a varied career path then you have come to the right place.

**Job Description**:
**Your New Role**

Join Leidos as our Head of Procurement Australia. This role will report directly to the Head of Sourcing and Commercial Management Australia and will be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the enterprise in all areas of procurement.

This role is responsible for all Direct & Indirect Procurement in support of the Australian enterprise, in a global context. You will lead a team of procurement, sourcing, and supply chain professionals who will execute compliant procurement actions for Leidos Australia.

We're looking for a high performing, people oriented leader who can continue to elevate our Procurement function.

**Opportunities to deliver impact in this role include**:

- Developing a high performing team culture and fostering team engagement through meaningful career development and recognition;
- Developing procurement strategies and supplier relationship plans that are innovative and cost-effective;
- Leading procurement activities in new business capture and ICT program execution;
- Developing strategies for market approaches, negotiations, and managing subcontractor / supplier performance;
- Monitor and manage reviews of subcontractor and supplier agreements to ensure performance.

**Qualifications**:
**About you**

You are a seasoned Procurement Manager with at least 8 years experience in a senior or leadership capacity. You are an engaging and collaborative leader who excels in supporting your team and achieving organisational outcomes.

You bring:

- Strong knowledge of Defence procurement - ASDEFCON;
- Demonstrated experience delivering functional and operational improvements;
- Ability to act as the Head of Sourcing and Commercial Management where required;
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing subcontracts, purchase orders, agreements, and negotiating terms;
- Demonstrated experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management & Supplier Relationship Management;
- Executive presence and a strong business acumen.

Additional Information
**What You'll Love**

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, discounted health insurance, novated leasing, Life Days and more. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.

Leidos is proud to be listed as one of the first 70 organisations in Australia to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace and are committed to supporting working families to thrive at home and in the workplace.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1._