Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our procurement efforts and develop category strategies that drive value for money, support on-time delivery, and manage risk.
The successful candidate will provide local management support to the relevant procurement team members and operate as the local point of contact. They will also develop sourcing plans that provide value for money and support on-time delivery, while managing ASC risk.
In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will establish relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure that category and sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives and enlist their support in participating in these activities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Management of key contract performance in cooperation with respective contract owners.
* Ensure that best practice procurement is applied across the ASC DTP.
* Provide mentoring to all relevant team members and foster continuous improvement within the team.
* Manage contract and values for assigned contracts.
The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or related field, with experience in procurement of large and complex IT-based systems requiring significant integration and testing. They will also have in-depth knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and contracting principles and best practices.
Additional desirable competencies and experiences include:
* Exceptional written communication skills.
* Strong negotiation skills for use in large and/or complex deals.
* Significant knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.
* Knowledge of enterprise risk management.
* Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and business case development.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Strong skills in Microsoft Office products.
At ASC, we have proudly served as Australia's sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. We are an enduring and integral part of Australia's maritime strategy and national security, and a trusted and efficient partner with sovereign design, build, and sustainment capabilities, driving best value for our customers. Our values of protect, respect, integrity, discipline, and excellence drive our standards, behaviors, and the decisions we make each day to create a culture which is safe, engaged, and customer-focused.