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Location: | Brisbane |
Category: | Business Support |
Position Type: | Permanent |
Job Reference: | BOE/1922140 |
Attachments: | ![]() No File Attached |
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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.
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Subcontracts Specialist to join our Supply Chain - Business Services team supporting the wider BDA business. In this role you will integrate program, customer, product and in‑service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting approaches, preparing, negotiating and executing commercially sound subcontract agreements that comply with regulations and Boeing policies. You will monitor and track subcontractor performance against contractual obligations and milestones, maintain accurate records of subcontracts, correspondence and performance reports, identify and mitigate subcontractor risks (including safety and project compliance), and seek opportunities for continuous improvement. You will also support subcontract-related invoicing and payment processes to ensure timely and accurate payments, and communicate effectively with industry partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to foster positive relationships, transparency and strong collaboration.
This role can be based at any of our major sites, Williamtown, Adelaide, Brisbane or Amberley.
As a Procurement Specialist within BDA, you will:
- Integrating program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies. This includes the preparation, negotiation, and execution of commercially sound subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal Boeing processes and policies
- Monitor and track subcontractor performance, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and milestones and maintain accurate records of subcontracts, correspondence, and reports
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with subcontractors, ensuring they adhere to safety regulations and project requirements and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support the invoicing and payment processes related to subcontracts, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Communicate effectively with industry and subcontractors, internal stakeholders, and senior team members, fostering positive relationships and collaboration through clear communication and transparency
About you
To be considered for the role you will have:
- One (1) to Three (3) years work experience in contracts management or procurement;
- Relevant Bachelors 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.
Whats 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.
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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.
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