Subcontracts Specialist

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Subcontracts Specialist to join our Functions based at Osborne reporting to the Senior Subcontracts Manager

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible to the major subcontracts to meet the project requirement of cost, quality and delivery through effective commercial management whilst facilitating strong engaging relationship with the supplier, their supply chains as well as internal stakeholders.

This includes supporting the implementation of BAE Systems subcontract policies and practices including the assurance of adherence to function governance requirements. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the commercial management of subcontracts through effective commercial and correspondence administration including milestones, claims, notices/letters, flow down of contract amendments
• Coordinate and support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes and effectively administer/monitor subcontract variations
• Proactively manage the performance of suppliers to meet the contractual requirement from schedule, cost and quality perspective
• Facilitate and maintain effective working relationship with subcontractors and lead the commercial subcontract meetings to ensure maintenance of interface with the subcontractor
• Generate and manage lifecycle management of procurement subcontract management plans and ensure that emerging risks are identified, costed and monitored
• Implement and follow the procurement policies and processes ensuring the compliance of relevant acts, legal demands and ethical standards

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in subcontract, procurement or commercial management preferably in defence or engineering organisations
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skill with an experience in contract negotiation/correspondence administration
• Strong communicator with an ability to engage effectively with wide range of stakeholders and customers with an ability to show initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines
• An ability to show initiate, prioritise and meeting deadlines coupled with an ability to progress issues and resolve actions within a project team environment
• Whilst not essential, degree qualification in commerce, law, project management or engineering with professional procurement qualification like MCIPS accreditation is desirable
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.