Austal Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Overview
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About Austal: Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators.
The company operates in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Austal is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs and employs a large workforce across Australia.
To support growth, we are building a highly skilled team to engage with local industry and supply chains and contribute to complex, large-scale projects that reflect Austal's capabilities and trusted performance.
About The Opportunity
As the Purchasing Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for overseeing daily procurement operations, ensuring timely and compliant purchasing aligned with company policies and project needs.
The role focuses on team leadership, supplier performance, ERP accuracy, and driving continuous improvement to achieve best-value outcomes.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.
What's Involved
Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations and ensure compliance with policies.
Lead and support a team to meet procurement KPIs and deadlines.
Maintain ERP data accuracy and resolve escalated supplier issues.
Drive process improvements and align purchasing with strategic goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm requirements and manage supplier performance.
Desirable Skills / Experience / Attributes
Leadership experience in procurement (5+ years, including team management).
Strong grasp of procurement, supply chain, and commercial principles.
Skilled in ERP systems and data/documentation accuracy.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and multitasking abilities.
Relevant qualifications (Diploma or higher in related fields).
Eligible for defence security clearance.
Why Austal
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work setting.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values: Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, and Team Work.
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and people from all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and those with disability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Shipbuilding
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