Procurement and Contracts Manager

The Organisation

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

BDA provides a range of design, modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's aircraft fleets. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a highly experienced Procurement and/or Contracts Manager who can effectively manage a high-functioning team responsible for the delivery of Procurement and Sub Contracting functions for Boeing Defence Australia and broader Boeing Australia entities. The successful candidate will manage strategic relationships - both internal and external, contractual establishment and renewal with critical and major suppliers, oversee negotiations, and be responsible for ensuring organisational commitments and expectations are met. The successful candidate will ensure monitoring of supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance, as well as providing oversight and direction to ensure successful integration of our supply base and functional business units.

This position can be based at a number of major centers including; Brisbane/SEQLD, Newcastle, or Adelaide.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service and support requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Manage and mentor team delivery and performance against agreed outputs.
• Lead the development and implementation of mitigation plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting the supply chain.
• Develop and implement supplier base plans to support supply chain optimization.
• Be an integral part of the BDA Supply Chain Management team and contribute to the business growth strategy.
• Analyze supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into the BDA supply chain.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated 5 years + experience in Procurement and/or Contracting Portfolio Management. (Defence Industry or Government experience highly desirable)
• Experience managing supply vendor relationships and deliverables (Domestic and International vendor management experience highly desirable)
• Experience conducting strategic workforce planning, including the management of geographically dispersed teams to meet multiple project demands.
• The ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply chain process improvements.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to meet Defence security clearance and ITAR requirements.

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

At BDA, in addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from:

• Flexible working options;
• Salary packaging;
• Employee Incentive Program;
• Study assistance;
• Global opportunities;
• Wellbeing programs; and
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

How to apply

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