Manager - Joint Systems Supplier Management

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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:
Finance
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1916883
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Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Targeted global development opportunities within The Boeing Company
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, and accommodation

The Role:
Are you ready to bring your expertise in Procurement, Contract, and Subcontract Management to a global leader and contribute to programs that make a real difference? Our Joint Systems business is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Procurement and/or Contracts/Subcontracts Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for all supplier-related activities in support of our Joint Systems Business Unit, focused on the development and integration of complex defence communications systems and infrastructure in advancing and enhancing multi-domain critical defence networks and communications systems to meet evolving operational needs and keep pace with emerging technology.
In this role, you will have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. You will manage a team diverse team of Supply Chain professionals across multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines including:

• Acquisition of goods and services supporting tender responses, existing programs, and operations
• Supplier assessment and performance improvement
• Implementation and enhancement of supply chain management processes and procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor the team to deliver high-quality outcomes and meet performance targets
• Manage supplier and subcontractor business relationships, including new business, in-service support, and contractual performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and team members
• Lead the development and execution of project and process plans, including risk mitigation and issue resolution impacting the supply chain
• Drive the implementation of Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead continuous process improvements
• Develop and implement supplier base plans to optimize the supply chain
• Collaborate with BDA Supply Chain Management and Business Unit teams to support business growth strategies
• Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes, and lead negotiations with key suppliers and subcontractors

This position is available at several major centres, including Brisbane/SE QLD, Newcastle, or Adelaide.
What Boeing Offers:

• Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of space and aerospace
• We deliver some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force
• We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place
• We are a values-based company committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth

About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Procurement and/or Contract Portfolio Management (Defence Industry or Government experience highly desirable)
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and deliverables, including domestic and international vendors
• Experience in strategic workforce planning and managing geographically dispersed teams to meet multiple project demands
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success in identifying, establishing, and promoting supply chain process improvements

Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to meet Defence security clearance and ITAR requirements.
Our Culture:
We are a values-driven organisation committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We foster an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive for every team member, with strong opportunities for professional growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and ex-defence personnel.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, 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.