Posted: 9 September
Offer description
Supply Chain Governance Lead
This role is pivotal in establishing a Supply Chain function that drives governance and assurance frameworks, delivering procurement outcomes aligned with national industry objectives.
We seek a strategic and experienced Supply Chain Governance Lead to lead the development and implementation of subcontracting strategies within a high-profile Defence Program.
* Establish and enhance governance and assurance frameworks for a new Supply Chain function.
* Develop and implement subcontracting strategies aligned with program and industrial goals.
* Lead supplier qualification processes and manage strategic supplier relationships.
* Drive the creation of key supply chain contractual deliverables and coordinate stakeholder inputs.
* Develop and integrate supply chain management plans with broader program objectives.
* Mentor and lead a high-performing team of supply chain professionals.
* Collaborate across engineering, production, logistics, and international partners to ensure alignment and success.
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* Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, or a related field.
* Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are highly desirable.
* 10+ years' experience in supply chain roles, ideally within Defence, Manufacturing, or similar sectors.
* Proven expertise in supply chain governance, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
* Familiarity with ASDEFCON framework and Defence procurement policies.
* Skilled in supply chain systems such as SAP or Oracle.
* Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and analytical capabilities.
* Committed to fostering Australian industry participation and sovereign capability.
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* A current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level.
* Nationality requirements apply due to access to protected US defence technology.
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ASC is Australia's submarine company. We have been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history.
We built the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats' service lives.
