Supplier Management Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland

Job ID BOE/1868304 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jul. 30, 2025

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

**Location**:
Brisbane

Category:
Business Support

Position Type:
Permanent

Job Reference:
BOE/1868304

No File Attached

Share This:
**The Opportunity**

We are now recruiting for a Supplier Management Specialist to join the Brisbane team.

The Supplier Management Specialist will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) team. This position is responsible for establishing a structured approach to managing key and major suppliers, coordinating official supply chain communications and protocols, assisting with continuous improvement activities; and ensuring alignment with the organisational goals. The Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Continuous Improvement Initiatives**: Lead initiatives aimed at improving supplier performance and optimising supply chain processes
. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in supplier management, integrating innovative solutions into command media
- . Updating and revising standard templates utilised by Subcontract Specialists throughout Boeing Defence Australia
- . Liaising with the legal team with general requests
- . Support and facilitate training
- .
- ** Supplier Performance Management Framework**: Manage and implement a supplier performance management framework that categorizes suppliers (e.g., Strategic, Key, Major, and General) and establishes measurement and monitoring requirements
. Manage the performance of general suppliers (i.e., those not under contract) and conduct regular supplier performance category reviews
- . Monitor and report supplier performance across all supply chain management functions, ensuring a holistic capability view
- .
- ** Supplier Relationship Management**: Foster strong relationships with strategic suppliers through agreements and collaborative initiatives
. Work closely with suppliers to support their development and enhance overall supply chain performance
- . Supporting colleagues with supplier remediation
- .
- ** Supplier Risk Management**: Assess business criticality and ensure supply chain preparedness by identifying and mitigating risks associated with suppliers
. Monitor compliance with modern slavery, health and safety, quality, sustainability standards, export control, and cybersecurity measures
- . Conduct ongoing supply base optimisation and consolidation, including reviewing the number of approved suppliers and assessing inactive suppliers
- . Ensure visibility into suppliers' supply chains and evaluate supplier elements of principal risk
- .
- ** Supply Base Management and Supplier Intelligence**: Utilise JOSCAR and conduct market analysis to identify prospective suppliers and assess their capabilities
. Oversee the pre-qualification process for new suppliers and manage approved supplier data
- . Handle supplier communications (non-contract related) and address queries to ensure effective engagement
- .
- ** Support development of Command Media**: Advise and provide guidance with the creation and maintenance of command media that outlines policies, procedures, and best practices for managing key and major suppliers
. Ensure that command media is aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements
- .
- ** Coordination of Supply Chain Communications**: Coordinate and issue official supply chain communications and protocols to ensure consistent messaging and information sharing across the organisation
. Develop and maintain communication templates and guidelines to facilitate effective interactions with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- .

**Qualifications**:

- ** Education**: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
- ** Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or supply chain operations, with a focus on developing and implementing management frameworks.
- ** Skills**: Strong understanding of supplier management principles and practices
. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- . Solid understanding of boilerplate contract clauses
- . Proficient in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- . Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal teams
- . Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- .

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

**Culture**

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive wo