Sub-contracts specialist (brisbane city)

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

We are seeking a talented Sub-contracts Specialist to support the MQ28 Subcontracts team. The role can be based in Brisbane, Amberley, Adelaide or Melbourne.

• be the focal point for your suppliers and program stakeholders, and provide guidance and advice to the program on all aspects of your suppliers' commercial, contractual and production capabilities.
• be responsible for leading supplier contracting activities, including developing and managing timely and high-quality supplier procurements, leading to contract administration/execution and order management.
• be a champion for your suppliers internally and manage a close working relationship with your suppliers as an Authorised Procurement Agent for Boeing Defence Australia.
• contribute directly to the success of the MQ-28 supply chain and the production of this world‐leading capability.
• exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and contracting for the procurement of products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies.
• create and manage Requests for Quote to suppliers, and evaluate/negotiate supplier contracts.
• represent the company in external negotiations to a diverse set of suppliers.
• authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding complex contractual agreements for Boeing.
• coordinate and partner with other internal functional disciplines.
• alongside other Supplier Management professionals, support a structured risk management process including the development of mitigation plans in a proactive, solution‐focused workplace.

• Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting, Business or Supply Chain Management).
• At least 3 years' experience in procurement, contracting or contract management roles.
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, contract management, and procurement throughout the full end‐to‐end lifecycle.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis of supply chain procurements.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Desirables: strong commercial acumen.
• Desirables: demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual and commercial acquisition and sustainment strategies for supplier procurements.
• Desirables: up‐to‐date knowledge of IP, liabilities, insurance, indemnities, pricing and procurement concepts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‐defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities