Procurement Officer

At BAE Systems Australia
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- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the worlds most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our Aircraft Sustainment and Training based at Williamtown, NSW reporting to the Procurement Manager of F-35
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
You will be responsible for to establish, place and manage the appropriate contracting arrangements with capable suppliers to deliver cost, schedule, and quality and safety requirement of the business.
Working across all aspects of building affective relationship and managing performance of the suppliers to maximise value and minimise risk.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Manage the procurement lifecycle of end to end tender management ensuring robust definition of requirements and commercial terms
- Support the procurement engagement activities including but not limited to procurement strategy, expressions of interest, requests for information, RFx (tenders), supplier negotiations strategy and contract development and execution
- Manage the approval, maintenance and close out of purchase orders ensuring timely payment, delivery and coordinate and contribute to the development and execution of procurement plans and sourcing strategies
- Lead supplier negotiations and finalise supplier agreements and purchase orders in accordance with the set procedure and delegation of authority
- Ensure adherence to contractual obligations through effective contract management including payment, claims, warranties, cash flow, flow-down of contract amendments
- Identify and manage supplier risks and opportunities and proactively engage with key suppliers to enhance capability and efficiency
- Generate and manage life cycle management (LCM) procurement plan and subcontract management plan, where appropriate
- Provide management reports and support to create and maintain contract management plans where required

About YOU
- Demonstrated relevant experience in strategic procurement especially in managing end-to-end procurement activity in a complex environment is essential
- Strong oral and written communication skill with an ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer requirements
- Strong stakeholder management skill, results orientated, focusing on the key objectives and striving for effective outcomes
- Sound commercial acumen with some exposure to contract management or negotiation and some flexibility to attend out of hours meetings based on European interfaces.
- Proficient user of Ms Office package and Oracle / Ultramain experience is desirable with an ability to run reports and interpret data
- Whilst not essential, degree qualification in procurement/supply chain or commercial discipline, with professional procurement qualification or a membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) is desirable

About US
You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.