Subcontract Officers X2

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence capability delivery
- Take a next step in your career in procurement and subcontract management working for innovative defence organisation
- Join the growing world of defence within BAE Systems team that support diversity and collaboration

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have multiple opportunities for Subcontract Officers within our Maritime Australia program based in Osborne, South Australia.
The role provides a rewarding opportunity to contribute to one of the largest Australian shipbuilding program and elevate your career by building strategic enterprise growth in the Maritime sector.
You will be able to benefit from our flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, nine days fortnight and recently expanded leave policy.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Subcontract Manager, you will be responsible to support the management of major subcontracts to meet the project requirement of cost, quality and delivery through effective commercial management whilst facilitating strong engaging relationship with the supplier, their supply chains as well as internal stakeholders.
This includes supporting the implementation of BAE Systems subcontract policies and practices including the assurance of adherence to function governance requirements.

More specifically, you will
- Support the commercial management of subcontracts through effective commercial and correspondence administration including milestones, claims, notices/letters, flow down of contract amendments
- Administer and monitor contract variations to the subcontracts, including the drafting of commercial/subcontract related correspondence as required
- Coordinate and support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes and effectively administer/monitor subcontract variations
- Proactively manage the performance of suppliers to meet the contractual requirement from schedule, cost and quality perspective
- Facilitate and maintain effective working relationship with subcontractors and lead the commercial subcontract meetings to ensure maintenance of interface with the subcontractor
- Support the commercial subcontract meetings and act as an interface with the line of business Commercial Manager to ensure alignment between the head contract and the subcontracts
- Generate and manage lifecycle management of procurement and subcontract management plans and ensure that emerging risks are identified, costed and monitored

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Demonstrated experience in subcontract, procurement or supply chain management preferably in defence or engineering organisations
- Good commercial acumen and analytical skill with an experience in contract administration
- Strong communicator with an ability to foster strong relationship with suppliers, project team and the supplier's key subcontractors
- An ability to show initiate, prioritise and meeting deadlines coupled with an ability to progress issues and resolve actions within a project team environment

Whilst, not essential, degree qualification in commerce, law, project management, engineering with professional procurement qualification like MCIPS accreditation or equivalent in relevant discipline is desirable

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

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Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.