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Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1832720BNE Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Nov. 22, 2024
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Job Description

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 shared 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.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1832720BNE
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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.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Senior Subcontracts Specialist(Contracts Management Professional) to join our Joint Systems business division to support a range of Australian network and communications programs. The position is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities:

In supporting the position, the successful candidate will be required to:

  • Develop sourcing strategies and approaches to market for network and communications, IT and defence type goods and services;
  • Draft, execute and manage a range of contracts types spanning construction, IT and communications equipment and other defence type hardware;
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Maintain a relationship with suppliers and drive collaboration to ensure on time performance and compliance;
  • Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning and progress reporting; and
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain management and program corporate governance policies and procedures.

Experience/Qualifications

The right applicant will have a combination of the following competencies:

  • Five (5) years' or more work experience in contracts management or procurement with prior experience in an engineering or project delivery organization being highly desirable;
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree in law, commerce or business;
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills;
  • Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed in procurement and contracting and their interdependencies with other disciplines (for example, engineering, logistics, finance); and
  • A willingness to work in a team environment in support of a dynamic customer.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements and applicants with current Australian defence clearances are highly desirable.

Culture

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.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

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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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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