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Location: RAAF Base Williamtown
Category: Business Support
Position Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.
Boeing Defence Australia are looking for
Senior Subcontracts Specialists
to join our growing Sourcing and Supplier Management team at BDA, With the support of industry experts and working as part of a cross functional team, the successful applicant will draw on previous experience to ensure effective market engagement and subcontract management on vital Defence programs.
This role can be based at any of our major sites, Williamtown, Adelaide, Brisbane or Amberley.
As a
Senior Subcontract Specialist
within BDA, you will
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 robust 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
Participate in the development of process improvement initiatives and value for money opportunities
About You
To be considered for the role you will have:
Minimum 5-8 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.
What's on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
Formal reward and recognition program.
Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
Salary packaging options available.
Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
Social and community groups.
BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
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