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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1821919WIL
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The opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join the Sustainment Operations team supporting across the portfolio. With the support of industry experts and working as part of a cross functional team the successful candidate will draw from previous experience to ensure effective market engagement and subcontract management.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, development, manufacturing and support services contracts and contract variations.
- Provide advice to project managers and other business stakeholders on all subcontracting activities related to your program of work.
- Liaise with Legal, Functional, Engineering and Commercial stakeholders.
- Develop procurement strategies and priorities and lead their delivery through strong stakeholder relationships and understanding program requirements.
- Conduct complex approach to market activities (RFx), analyse and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate supplier deviations to subcontract provisions and recommend final supplier selection.
- Monitor and report subcontract cost, schedule and status and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary.
- With the support of Global Trade Control specialists, ensure supplier activities are compliant with applicable regulatory trade control (export-import) requirements.
Experience/Qualifications
- 5 years experience in supplier management and/or sourcing with exposure to procurement contract terms and conditions (highly desirable).
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management to drive outcomes.
- 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.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations 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.
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
This position is eligible for a referral bonus for Boeing employees.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
