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About us
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.
The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Subcontracts Specialist to join our E7-A Sustainment Team to support several key sub-contracts. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of stakeholders to support complex supply chain requirements for the sustainment of the Wedgetail program.
Responsibilities:
In supporting the E7-A program, you will be required to:
- Engage with internal stakeholders;
- Maintain currency of existing subcontracts including negotiating and implementing complex subcontract variations
- Manage existing subcontracts and promote subcontractor collaboration to ensure on time performance and compliance;
- Develop practical and efficient solutions to complex procurement and subcontracts issues;
- Identify and develop appropriate sourcing strategies and approaches to market for goods and services, including software, and engineering services;
- Prepare, negotiate and execute contract documentation in accordance with delegations of authority;
- Manage subcontractor invoicing compliance and reporting
- Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning; and
- Ensure compliance with supply chain management corporate governance policies and procedures.
Experience/Qualifications
The right applicant will have a combination of the following competencies:
- Three (3) to five (5) years' work experience in contracts management or procurement;
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in law, business or commerce (desirable);
- Effective written and verbal communications skills;
- Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed across contracting and procurement and their interdependencies with other departments and disciplines (for example, engineering, logistics, finance); and
- A willingness to work in a team environment.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Culture
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
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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.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
