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SalarySubcontracts Specialist | Brisbane – Boeing Australia
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Supplier Contracts Specialist to support continuing growth experienced within Boeing Defence Australia. The successful candidate will join the Contracting team forming part of the Supply Chain Management capability and draw from previous relevant experience to ensure effective market engagement and subcontract management.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business requirements and support the development of procurement strategies and priorities.
- Support the delivery of work packages to achieve efficient and on-time delivery of campaigns and program milestones.
- Conduct market engagement activities (RFx) to identify and select qualified subcontractors.
- Engage with large multi-national and local SME suppliers to ensure value for money.
- Negotiate subcontract agreements, including reviewing and drafting contractual terms and conditions.
- Support contract management activities over the program term.
- Liaise with Functional, Technical, Commercial and Legal stakeholders.
- Ensure supplier activities are compliant with applicable regulatory trade control (export-import) requirements.
- Support the effective management of contract performance through relevant supplier relationship management frameworks.
- Monitor and report cost, schedule, and status of subcontractors and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary.
- Participate in the development of process improvement initiatives and value for money opportunities.
To be successful you will have:
- Demonstrated experience of pre and post-award subcontract management in a project environment (Defence industry experience is desirable).
- Tertiary Education in Commerce, Law or Business or relevant experience (MCIPS preferred).
- High level competency in written and oral communication and standard business tools and systems.
- An enthusiasm for working with suppliers and identifying new opportunities and relationships.
- The ability to work with cross functional teams.
- The ability to work autonomously to see projects and opportunities through to completion.
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. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. 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.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
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.
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Applications Closing: 20 June 2022
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