Purchasing Specialist

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- Location:

- Brisbane
- Category:

- Business Support
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1663378
- HA.AA.H05_Lvl B_Procurement_Coordinator.pdf (PDF, 127KB)
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**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.

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.

**Who we are**

Residing within Supply Chain Management, the Planning & Purchasing team has accountability for providing the development and execution of supply chain demand management, inventory management, purchasing enabling business growth and sustainability. These strategic and tactical functions are delivered through; modelling, forecasting and supply chain planning, and inventory management. Additionally, we are also responsible for all purchasing activities in support of BDA programs incorporating BDA & Boeing Australia Holdings (BAH).

**The opportunity**

We are seeking two highly experienced Supply Chain professionals to join our Planning & Purchasing management team as a Purchasing Specialist. This role is pivotal in executing existing programs and new business campaigns including land, air, sea and space, through providing supply chain expertise, guidance and leadership.

The Purchasing Specialist role is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to directly influence execution of daily activities encompassing; Purchase Orders and, RFx within our programs and the broader BDA/ BAH organization. This is a critical role ensuring our programs continue deliver to plan.

**What will I be doing**
- Contribute to the open, inclusive and innovative team culture
- Contribute to purchasing requirements to optimize performance
- Execute purchasing activity and transactional level support
- Reconcile invoices and outstanding payments
- Enable collaboration across programs to identify and leverage commonalities, innovation and efficiencies
- Drive continuous improvement by communication and deploying enterprise best practices and employee engagement to improve costs, quality, delivery, employee satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.

These are Brisbane / Amberley based positions.

**Desired capabilities and competencies**
- Strong knowledge of supply chain structures, processes and procurement requirements in a commercial environment
- 3 or more years' related experience in Inventory planning and/or purchasing roles
- Systems Knowledge and Experience including proficiency with ERP purchasing and demand planning systems to perform purchasing functions
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
- An entrepreneurial spirit looking to make a difference in a rewarding sector
- Ability to work with a highly level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment

**Culture**

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.

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 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy.

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.

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

**How to apply**

Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.

**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.