Procurement Officer

The Role:

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry.

Navantia Australia currently have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join the AOR Program team out of its Garden Island, WA Office. This is initially a 12 month maternity leave cover position with the possibility for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team who thrive on collaboration and teamwork.

As the Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for processing and ensuring compliance for end to end purchasing transactions. Purchases activities include, but are not limited to, obtaining quotations, evaluating tenders, assisting in preparing and gaining internal authorisations for equipment, materials, supplies, goods and services.

In this role, you will:

• Assist the Procurement Officer with the strategic and operational procurement management.
• Liaise with the supply chain to procure material and services for the contract.
• Conduct procurement in accordance with the Navantia corporate processes and Defence requirements.
• Conduct procurement activities in Defence systems such as MILIS and LNIDS.
• Monitor the compliance of delivery dates from the suppliers and inform and advise on any delays notified by a supplier.
• Work closely with the maintenance organisation to monitor the progress of procurement activities.
• Manage the delivery of all items ensuring completeness of technical and non-technical information including OQE and certification requirements.
• Place disposal orders to certified disposal agencies.
• Manage the Priority Demand with the supply chain network and the warehouse.
• Liaise with the suppliers for reporting and performance assessment.
• Liaise with the suppliers for warranty and quality claims management.
• Support the Procurement Manager with reporting requirements.
• Raise any risk and implementation of mitigating action for its record in the Risk Register.
• Monitor and maintain the compliance of delivered times.
• Produce cost reports and opportunities to improve LCC.
• Assist with other supply related surge activities

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field
• Proven skills and experience in working with technical drawings and part lists
• Experience as a Procurement Officer in a multi-national organisation.
• Experience in managing multiple RFQ’s and evaluating responses.
• Excellent task management skills and very strong interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 years SAP or similar enterprise resource tool.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Salary Sacrifice
• Novated Lease
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterans welcome to apply! A great role for any ex-storbies

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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