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Senior Subcontract Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1878710 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 27, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1878710
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Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. 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.

Our team works collaboratively with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their missions.

Boeing Defence Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Program is developing and producing the world-leading MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Within the MQ-28 Program, the Supply Chain Management provides the Program with all aspects of supplier commercial management support, including creating and awarding contracts, managing our supplier pipeline and warehousing support, and managing the supply chains that underpin the successful execution of the program.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a talented SeniorSubcontracts Specialist to support the MQ-28 Subcontracts team. As a part of a highly collaborative and motivated team, you will:

  • Be the focal point for the supply-chain aspects of MQ-28 development sub-projects and incremental upgrades;
  • Identify gaps in the supply chain and create novel strategies to mitigate risks and deliver capability to the program;
  • be the focal point for your suppliers and program stakeholders, and provide guidance and advice to the program on all aspects of your suppliers' commercial, contractual and production capabilities.
  • be responsible for leading supplier contracting activities, including developing and managing timely and high-quality supplier procurements, leading to contract administration/execution and order management.
  • be a champion for your suppliers internally, and manage a close working relationship with your suppliers as an Authorised Procurement Agent for Boeing Defence Australia;
  • contribute directly to the success of the MQ-28 supply chain and the production of this world-leading capability.

About the role

  • Leads the Supply Chain aspects of MQ-28 sub-projects;
  • Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, development, manufacturing and support services contracts and contract variations;
  • Develop procurement strategies and priorities and lead their delivery through strong stakeholder relationships and understanding program requirements;
  • Conduct complex approach to market activities (RFx), analyse and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate supplier deviations to subcontract provisions and recommend final supplier selection;
  • Monitor and report subcontract cost, schedule and status and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary;
  • Participate in the development of process improvement initiatives and value for money opportunities;
  • Provide advice to project managers and other business stakeholders on all subcontracting activities related to your program of work;
  • Authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding complex contractual agreements for The Boeing Company.

Coordinates and partners with other internal functional disciplines.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative team approach, well developed analytical skills and excellent written and verbal skills.You must be someone who can work autonomously who is comfortable driving continuous improvement with your suppliers.

Essential:

  • Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting, Business or Supply Chain Management).
  • At least 5-8 years' experience in Supplier Management, Procurement and Contracting, contracting or contract management roles;
  • Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management to drive outcomes;
  • Demonstrated skills in negotiation, contract management, and procurement throughout the full end-to-end lifecycle;
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills;
  • 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

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual and commercial acquisition and sustainment strategies for supplier procurements;
  • Up to date knowledge of IP, liabilities, insurance, indemnities, pricing and procurement concepts
  • Demonstrated experience in the Defence industry
  • Strong commercial acumen

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and meet defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behavior and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value 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. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

  • Work on cutting edge projects
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
  • Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
  • Salary packaging options available
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
  • Join social and community groups
  • We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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.

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. 


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
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