Supplier Contract Specialist

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- Location:

- Brisbane
- Category:

- Trade / Operations
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1656167BRI
- HA.AC.H12_Lvl_2_Procurement_Agent.pdf (PDF, 92KB)
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**The Opportunity**

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, development, manufacturing and support services contracts and contract variations.
- Liaise with Legal, Functional, Engineering, Global Trade Control and Commercial stakeholders and provide advice to project managers and business stakeholders.
- Develop procurement strategies and priorities through stakeholder relationships and an understanding of program requirements.
- Prepare approach to market activities (RFx), analyse and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate supplier deviations to contract provisions and recommend final supplier selection.
- Monitor and report contract cost, schedule and status and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary.
- Participate in the development of process improvement initiatives and value for money opportunities.

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a contract management role with exposure to procurement contract terms and conditions (highly desirable).
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of supplier management and/or sourcing activities (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in the Defence industry is desirable.
- Tertiary Education in Commerce, Law or Business or relevant experience (highly desirable).
- High level competency in written and oral communication and standard business tools and systems.
- An enthusiasm for working with suppliers and identifying new opportunities and relationships.
- The ability to work with cross functional teams.
- The ability to work autonomously to see projects and opportunities through to completion.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 2 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy.

**About Us**

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

The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage in airborne missions. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Advanced rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes and development in the digital environment underpin the innovative features of the program. Enabled by autonomous capabilities and Artificial Intelligence, the aircraft will fly alongside other platforms to team with existing crewed and un-crewed assets.

As we continue to accelerate the development program, and expand the aircraft flight envelope through the test program, we are seeking the very best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to help grow and contribute to our innovative team.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.