Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Senior Subcontracts Specialist – Boeing Defence Australia Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Category: Business Support Position type: Permanent Job Reference: BOE/ H 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. About Us 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 team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our Joint Systems business division. We need a suitably qualified and motivated candidate who can support a wide variety of military network and communications programs located across Australia. The Joint Systems portfolio provides a range of complex development and engineering support programs for our defence customers. Responsibilities Take the initiative and make sound judgements. Develop sourcing strategies and approaches to market for military network and communications goods and/or services. Draft, negotiate and manage contracts spanning the following activities: manufacturing, product supply and support, service delivery, software and other services. Engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Initiate and maintain relationships with subcontractors and third parties to drive collaboration and ensure on time delivery performance and compliance. Collaborate closely with the Manager - Joint Systems Supplier Management. Participate in and contribute to program progress reporting, planning reviews and meetings. Uphold and ensure best practice across all supply chain and subcontracting activities. Experience / Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree in law, commerce or business (with law being preferred). Eight (8) years or more work experience in contracts management or procurement with prior defence experience being desirable but not essential. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Sound commercial acumen and an understanding of Australia's legal and regulatory framework. Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed in subcontracting and procurement and their interdependencies with other disciplines (for example, engineering, logistics, finance). A willingness to work in a team environment collaboratively with others 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 Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Benefits True flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. Opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry. Work‑life balance with a mixture of flexible office and remote working options. Formal reward and recognition program and employee awards. Professional development with a wide range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education. Competitive salary packaging options and an Employee Incentive Program including a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts. Career opportunities extend internationally as part of a global company. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr