Supply Support Manager

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Austal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About The Opportunity
As the
Supply Support Manager
for one of Austal Defence Australia's (ADA) key programs, you will play a critical leadership role overseeing all procurement and logistics activities. This position provides strategic direction across the program's supply chain, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure supply chain strategies are effectively enabling program outcomes.

About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

  • Develop and implement program-specific procurement and logistics plans to support project objectives, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery.
  • Enhance and manage end-to-end supply chain processes aligned with program goals and business requirements.
  • Monitor, forecast, and control supply chain budgets, driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring financial targets are met.
  • Manage procurement schedules and logistics timelines to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.
  • Maintain and track program order management systems and perform required reporting.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support program outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, manage supplier non-conformances, and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with strategic supply chain teams to manage supplier contracts, mitigate risks, and ensure commercial alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll Need

  • 10+ years relevant Supply Chain experience
  • Tertiary education in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Logistics, Business or a related field
  • Highly experience in managing supply chain activities in an ERP - preferably IFS
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Experience with a Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation (desirable)
  • Professional Certifications such as APICS (CPIM, CSCP), CIPS (desirable)

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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