Subcontract Specialists X2

All Systems GO Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Join a team dedicated to providing the critical strategic & operational services that supports the subcontract management for our Hunter Class Frigate program
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

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 an exciting rewarding opportunities for Subcontract Specialists within our Maritime Australiaprogram. This role can bebased either in Melbourne, Victoria or 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
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Senior Subcontract Manager, you will be responsible to manage the 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
- 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
- Generate and manage lifecycle management of procurement subcontract management plans and ensure that emerging risks are identified, costed and monitored
- Implement and follow the procurement policies and processes ensuring the compliance of relevant acts, legal demands and ethical standards

About you

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

- Demonstrated experience in subcontract, procurement or commercial management preferably in defence or engineering organisations
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skill with an experience in contract negotiation/correspondence administration
- Strong communicator with an ability to engage effectively with wide range of stakeholders and customers with an ability to show initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines
- 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.