Purchasing Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia KBR Full time

At KBR - We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking a **Purchasing Officer** to join our team in Melbourne on a **full-time basis**, providing vital procurement and logistics support within the **Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Branch**. This role will see you directly contributing to the acquisition and sustainment of critical Defence capabilities, working across a diverse supply chain that includes **armoured vehicle systems, subsystems, spare parts, tooling, test equipment and sustainment products**.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with Commonwealth and Defence procurement policies.
- Support **Foreign Military Sales (FMS)** cases and international sourcing requirements.
- Engage with OEMs, local industry partners and global suppliers to ensure the delivery of equipment, parts and services that support AFV programs.
- Procure and track items such as **vehicle protection systems, electronic components, mobility subsystems, repair parts, consumables and specialist test equipment**.
- Contribute to logistics and ILS activities, supporting schedule alignment, budget tracking and supplier performance management.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3-5 years’ procurement experience, ideally within Defence or a highly regulated sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Defence procurement frameworks, FMS processes and international trade compliance.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and contract management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory).

**What we will offer you**:

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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