ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

The Procurement Lead for strategic Capability Partners reports to the ASC Procurement Manager for Transformation and Partnerships as part of the Corporate Procurement function for the organisation. The Procurement Lead role will manage strategic procurement activities covering sourcing of key capabilities from the industry, negotiating strategic partnership agreements to achieve value for money outcomes, provide proactive internal and external stakeholder management and ongoing contract management with capability partners to uplift ASC’s readiness to sustain nuclear powered submarines.

The role is responsible for leading engagement with strategic suppliers and undertaking contracting, management and procurement activities at all levels including defining strategic sourcing strategies, project strategies, schedule planning, coordinate contracting and procurement activities ensuring value for money and delivery on time while managing subcontractor risk.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA or at Henderson in WA.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationship and liaise with the supplier regarding contract development, negotiations and variations providing effective governance to ensure the supplier is performing in accordance with the contract.
• Manage key contract performance in cooperation with respective contract owners.
• Develop and report on strategies and sourcing plans that provide value for money, support on time delivery and manage ASCs risk.
• Establish relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with the business objectives and to enlist their support in participating in these activities.
• Understand complex contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk.
• Ensure that best practice procurement is applied across the engagement of capability partners.
• Provide mentoring to all relevant team members and foster continuous improvement within the team.

About you 

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a defence, manufacturing or resource environment including experience with significant strategic partnership agreements.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or related fields.
• Proven experience in delivering significant cost savings and other business value through the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and negotiations.
• Knowledge of and ability to deliver on strategic sourcing, negotiating collaborative outcomes, contracting principles and best practice strategies.
• Proven experience with project management skills to manage sourcing projects to agreed budget restraints and timelines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to work collaboratively to ensure optimum commercial outcomes.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, liaison and management will be highly regarded.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.