
Industry and Supply Chain Manager
- Henderson, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Highly respected Australian company and global leader in innovation and technology;
- Be part of an exciting project to support Offshore Patrol Vessel and Hydrographic Capability for the Australian Defence Force.
- Great team environment, co-located with Defence at Henderson, WA.
- Develop and maintain the MV SPO supply chain strategy, cognisant of changes to the MV capability Operating Support Intent and budget provisions;
- Develop, deploy, and provide guidance in relation to supply chain governance arrangements, including effective supplier due diligence, supplier performance management, supplier relationship management and implementation of supply chain business systems, ensuring that these are aligned with requirements;
- Develop, maintain, analyse, and advise on supply chain metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives, cost effective outcomes, financial savings, and productivity improvements;
- Management of the AIC obligations, specifically:
- Market testing activities;
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including Enterprise partners, suppliers, Office of Defence Industry Support, state government defence departments, and industry groups;
- Act as a point of contact for general industry enquiries relating to MV life cycle management; and
- Identify opportunities to increase indigenous-owned and veteran-owned businesses in the MV supply chain.
- Requires a University Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience);
- Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience (when a university degree is held);
- Expert knowledge of Australian industry and government with established networks.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Collaborating across multi-disciplinary and geographic dispersed teams;
- Development of a resilient supply chain and ability to plan, implement and manage strategic supplier relationships;
- Vendor management;
- Supporting customer requirements and meeting time critical deadlines.
- Desirable: Experience working within naval sustainment programs;