Location:	Any
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1854545B
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The Opportunity -

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

BDA is looking for a Subcontracts Specialist who will join the Sustainment Operations business unit to help us meet our growing sourcing and supplier management needs for both new and existing subcontracts. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams to guarantee effective engagement and subcontract management on our Defence programs.

This role is can be based at any major site, Williamtown, Adelaide, Brisbane or Amberley.

As a Subcontract Specialist within BDA, you will

• Engage with internal stakeholders;
• Maintain currency of existing subcontracts including negotiating and implementing complex subcontract variations;
• Manage existing subcontracts and promote subcontractor collaboration to ensure on time performance and compliance;
• Develop practical and efficient solutions to complex procurement and subcontracts issues;
• Identify and develop appropriate sourcing strategies and approaches to market for goods and services;
• Prepare, negotiate and execute contract documentation in accordance with delegations of authority;
• Manage subcontractor invoicing compliance and reporting;
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning; and
• Ensure compliance with supply chain management corporate governance policies and procedures.

About you

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Three (3) to five (5) years' work experience in contracts management or procurement;
• Relevant Bachelor's degree in law, business or commerce (desirable);
• Effective written and verbal communications skills;
• Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed across contracting and procurement and their interdependencies with other departments and disciplines (for example, engineering, logistics, finance); and
• A willingness to work in a team environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.