Procurement Specialist

**Procurement Specialist**

**Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane**
- Rheinmetall
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- **Procurement Specialist**
- Ref.Nr.:

- **AU01830**
-:
- Contract Type:

- **Permanent Full-Time**

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

The Procurement Team is a growing, supportive and friendly team. As Procurement Specialist you will be a member of the Procurement Team, reporting directly to a Category Manager.

**About the Role**

The Procurement Specialist is part of our Procurement team who are responsible for the sourcing of goods and services, across nominated categories within the business - Electrical, Fabrication, Indirect, Mechanical and MRO. This role will support the Category Manager and wider Procurement team and will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) facility in Redbank.

As a Procurement Specialist, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- The management of quotes, tenders, purchase requisitions; orders and securing goods and services that deliver the best overall commercial value;
- Undertake expediting of local and international shipments to mitigate production delays across the program;
- Strategic sourcing; negotiation of pricing and other commercial arrangements with suppliers;
- Supplier Relationship Management; performance reporting, reviews and materials management;
- Actively drive cost reductions and increase value for money while championing opportunities for improvement;
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continued improvement of procurement related working instructions and guidelines;
- Effectively represent RDA and liaise with industry bodies and government industry representatives to ensure alignment with Rheinmetall global processes;
- Engagement with internal stakeholders across the business to develop and maintain effective, efficient and cooperative working relationships; and
- Provide support to the Procurement Commodity Leads and the Procurement Manager for periodical reporting activities, reviews and AIC industry requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Proven experience & results in end to end procurement preferably within a multinational company;
- The ability to demonstrate experience across all Procurement fundamentals - eg. sourcing, tendering, contracts, market research analysis, reporting and negotiations;
- Strong understanding of indirect costs associated with Capital Expenditure, Plant & Equipment, Tools;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Drive continuous improvement of cost and supply base performance;
- Build Supplier Relationships & drive Partnerships and collaboration at all levels;
- Preferably experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools & in e-Sourcing Tool;
- Ability to establish and embed a strong negotiation and consultation skill set;
- An ability to travel interstate if and when required; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
- We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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**Applications will close on 2nd of October 2024