Procurement Manager Wa

**Job no**: 974153

**Employment type**: Full time

**Location**: Henderson, WA

**Categories**: Procurement / Purchasing

ASC is Australia’s only established sovereign submarine company. Our team of leading, submarine platform engineers, trades and professionals are committed to the delivery of an agile and potent submarine capability for the Royal Australian Navy.

**About the Opportunity**

A unique opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to work with ASC. The purpose of this position is to develop and execute procurement strategies, sourcing and contract management activities for ASC’s Submarine Program, with a key focus on supporting ASC operations in its WA based maintenance activities.

The Procurement Manager is accountable and responsible for the delivery of procurement initiatives for WA maintenance activities and for the delivery of the strategic sourcing outcomes within ASC’s Submarine projects. This includes relationship management, mentoring and leadership to develop a highly productive and efficient delivery of contract management services to achieve procurement objectives for ASC’s overall Submarine Programs.

**Responsibilities**

This role is undertaken in a complex environment where customer service, risk management and obtaining value-for-money outcomes are paramount. Solid relationship management through coordination and liaison is required with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the procurement process is understood, applied into day-to-day operations and in accordance with current best practice and ASCs corporate governance framework and in support of the Program deliverables.

Responsibilities include:
1. Plan, implement and manage Procurement, sourcing plans and other sourcing activities.

2. Negotiate and manage WA focused contracts.

3. Build and manage strong internal and external relationships.

4. Develop supplier relationship arrangements that benefit the Submarine Program and Industry.

5. Manage procurement risk including security of supply.

6. Manage, mentor and develop Supply Chain personnel.

**About you**

1. Proven ability to effectively establish and manage high value and/or high risk contracts preferably in a heavy industry, mining or marine environment.

2. Possesses a good understanding of contract law, procurement, insurance and risk management.

3. Possesses a strong understanding of how procurement is aligned to the organisation’s business strategy.

4. Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of cost structures, contract terms and conditions, contract structures and profit drivers.

5. Relates well to all kinds of people; above, below, inside and outside the organisation.

6. Displays sound judgement and makes correct policy decisions.

7. Excellent communication and listening skills.

8. Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.

9. Results orientation.

10. Drive and “can do” attitude.

**Desirable competencies and experiences**

1. Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or related.

2. Previous experience in contract establishment and management.

3. Able to communicate vision and purpose of procurement.

4. Leads innovation in procurement.

5. Able to direct and manage senior personnel (internal and external) effectively.

6. Supports senior management in developing overall procurement strategy and procurement objectives, monitoring plans and objectives to track results.

7. Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a relevant industry.

8 Possesses highly-developed applied project management skills to manage procurement projects to agreed timelines and budget restraints.

9. Has knowledge of procurement tools such as e-tendering and contract management systems.

**Eligibility and Requirements**

**About our offer**

We offer more than just a challenging and rewarding career. We have put together a range of programs, initiatives and benefits that help empower our employees to reach their personal and professional goals to ensure their career with us is both challenging and rewarding.
- Staff training and leadership development programs
- Additional 2 weeks of leave
- Paid parental leave
- Salary sacrificing options
- Paid defence reservist leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Onsite cafeteria & parking
- Annual Flu vaccinations and onsite health centre

**About ASC**

ASC has proudly served as Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years and our 1,800 strong workforce are based in the Osborne Naval Shipyard in SA and in the Henderson Maritime Precinct and Garden Island in WA. We are an enduring and integral part of Australia’s maritime strategy and national security, and a trusted and efficient partner with sovereign design, build and sustainment capabilities, driving best value for our customers. At ASC, our values of protect, respect, integrity, discipline and excellence drive our standards, behaviours and the decisions we make ea