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Form of workAbout Austal
Security Clearance roles only: Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.
About the role
Sovereign Supplier Capability Development Manageris responsible for facilitating the development of sovereign Australian industry capabilities to provide localised solutions across Austal programs. This role will also work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the procurement strategy is delivering sovereign Australian outcomes.
What you will be responsible for:
- Identifying opportunities for Australian Suppliers to develop their sovereign capabilities.
- Developing and managing the execution of the Australian Industry Capability Plans for Austal programs.
- Conducting market testing to monitor current Australian supplier content levels and work with internal stakeholders and lead the development/substitution for local sustainable supply chain solutions.
- Identifying gaps/opportunities for local businesses to enter the Defence supply chain and liaise with Government and Industry bodies to support local businesses.
- Identify opportunities that will support the Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy through the engagement of Indigenous business enterprises.
- Alignment of Austal’s AIC strategies with the CoA Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) and Sovereign Defence Industry Priorities (SDIPs).
- Conduct regular reporting on a program-by-program basis on AIC achievement and the development of the Australian Industry Activities (AIA) Schedule.
- Reporting on progress of assurance activities planned / conducted during the reporting period, including changes and any new opportunities.
- Maintaining a catalogue of Australian capability successes for reporting or promotional purposes.
What you will need:
- Have Tertiary level qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contractual Law, or similar with several years of relevant Supply Chain experience in the Defence environment
- Exceptional understanding of Supply Chain and procurement
- Strong written and communication skills
- Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Hold a Construction safety induction (white card).
Why Austal:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
What's on Offer:
- Located in Henderson, WA
- Permanent salaried position
- Roster B: 80 hours over 9 days with an RDO every second Friday
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
