Supplier Management And Procurement Manager

**About Insitu Pacific**

Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, operational experience, and knowledge has established Insitu Pacific as a key provider of end-to-end advanced multi-domain ISR solutions.

Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have effectively supported defence, commercial and civil customers. We are committed to maintaining and further developing our local supply chains and supporting Australia's sovereign capability as a vital component to a strong Australian defence industry sector.

**The Opportunity**

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for supplier management and procurement? We are seeking a **Supplier Management and Procurement Manager**to oversee all supplier-related activities and drive excellence in our operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Lead Supplier Management**: Manage all supplier-related activities and have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
- **Daily Guidance**: Provide day-to-day direction and tasking to Supplier Management and Procurement employees, ensuring effective acquisition of goods and services.
- **Strategic Development**: Develop and execute plans, policies, and procedures related to Supplier Management in alignment with the overall strategic direction provided by the Director of Contracts, Logistics, and Supply.
- **Resource Acquisition**: Acquire resources for departmental activities and provide technical management of suppliers.
- **Process Improvement**: Lead initiatives to improve supply chain management processes and enhance supplier performance. Conduct audits, reviews, and checks to ensure compliance
- **Representation**: Act as the representative of the SM&P function to other business areas, customers, stakeholders, and partners. Provide contractual support and advice on subcontracts, purchasing methodology, and compliance with Export and Import Control requirements.
- **Oversight and Approval**: Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, processes, and high-dollar negotiations. Review proposals, negotiate contracts, and select suppliers
- **Team Development**: Manage, develop, and motivate SM&P employees, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Ensure the team are trained in SM&P processes, including the development of user guides and training materials

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in a law, supply chain or business-related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in leadership positions within contract/subcontract management and procurement and 10 additional year's experience in practitioner roles.
- Proven strong negation skills that drive favourable outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, communicate with and influence Senior and Executive level stakeholders.
- An ability to influence and willingness to drive a positive culture.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and time manage in a high pressure environment

**Eligibility**
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
- Able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
- You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

**Benefits**
- Attractive remuneration package and eligibility to participate in an annual bonus program.
- Flexible work options including alternate work patterns (e.g. 9-day fortnight), flexible hours.
- Study Assistance and other Career Development support.
- Salary packaging options.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to a Discounts Program with savings and cashback at over 350 retailers.
- Paid Study Leave, Parental leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Defence Reservist Leave and more.

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.