Are you looking for a challenging role where you can apply your procurement expertise to drive commercial outcomes, risk management, and supplier performance in the Defence sector?
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with strong operational delivery skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence and guide others. Your practical mix of hands-on execution and strategic stakeholder engagement will be invaluable in shaping our team's capability.
About the Role
* Lead source-to-contract activities across complex Defence programs, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, and negotiation.
* Manage complex supplier agreements, flow-downs, variations, and performance obligations aligned to ASDEFCON and Commonwealth requirements.
* Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks and contract governance.
* Build capability across the team – coaching, mentoring, and embedding best-practice processes.
* Maintain strong working relationships with Program Directors, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Senior Leadership.
You will bring:
* A proven track record in procurement and subcontract management within the Defence environment.
* A strong understanding and working experience with Commonwealth procurement rules, ASDEFCON conditions, risk allocation, and contractual flow-down requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Experience coaching or mentoring others, contributing to capability uplift.
* An analytical, structured, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
What We Offer You
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and study leave.
* Access to corporate shares plan and novated leasing options.
* Participation in our wellbeing program, Munch, Mind, Move, Money.
About Us
We are a leading provider of bespoke engineering services, trusted by governments and industries worldwide. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that make a national impact.
This role requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act will be assessed.
Please note, should your application progress, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications, and right to work.