Procurement Officer | NSW-Garden Island

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

We currently have a rewarding opportunity to work with us as a Procurement Officer with our Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) team.  Reporting to the Supply Support Operations Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end procurement activities including material and services procurement ensuring that best value is obtained for the DCE Program and business while balancing costs, supplier risk, quality, and schedule. Maintaining effective relationships and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach.

This role is open to a 9-day fortnight and will be based out of our Garden Island NSW site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the supplier evaluation process and support sourcing recommendations on behalf of the business
• Facilitating and maintaining effective working relationships with suppliers, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach
• Supporting and coordinating delivery of procurement projects, contributing to delivery on time and on budget
• Manage procurement engagement activities including, but not limited to, expressions of interest, requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, requests for tender, supplier negotiations and contract development and execution
• Manage the approval, maintenance and close out of purchase orders, ensuring timely payments and delivery
• Maintaining awareness of the external business environment consisting of but not limited to; economic, political and legal, demographic, social, competitive, global, and technological sectors
• Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across the enterprise, lines of business, and corporate functions to ensure procurement needs and agreed service levels are being achieved
• Providing management reports as required

About YOU

You'll have:

• Previous experience in a Procurement/Supply Chain role which includes the development and negotiation of straightforward contracts with key suppliers
• Previous procurement experience using Oracle
• Ability to run reports and interpret data for the purpose of meeting departmental objectives
• Demonstrated performance as a team member to achieve organisational objectives, showing flexibility to accommodate changing priorities
• Sound commercial acumen with a proven capability in negotiation
• Experience in software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.