Procurement Specialist

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

This role reports to the Category Manager Mechanical and will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich. You will work in a team of 9 in the Mechanical category, but also work alongside the greater Procurement team and the greater Supply Chain team.

**About the Role**

Reporting directly to the Category Manager Mechanical, you will be responsible for coordinating and then leading the sourcing of goods and services in relation to our powerpack / driveline module.
- 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;
- 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;
- Drive continuous improvement of cost and supply base performance;
- Build Supplier Relationship & drive Partnership and collaboration at all levels;
- 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**. 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:

- Hold a qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain related fields;
- Experience working in a heavy mechanical category, particularly focusing on powerpack modules or driveline modules;
- Proven experience & results in end to end procurement preferably within a multinational company;
- The ability to demonstrate experience across all Procurement fundamentals - sourcing, tending, contracts, market research analysis, reporting and negotiations;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, SAP experience highly regarded;
- Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
- Be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
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