Insitu Pacific - Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Job Description

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About Insitu Pacific

Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, operational experience, and knowledge has established Insitu Pacific as a key provider of end-to-end advanced multi-domain ISR solutions.

Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have effectively supported defence, commercial and civil customers. We are committed to maintaining and further developing our local supply chains and supporting Australia's sovereign capability as a vital component to a strong Australian defence industry sector.

The Opportunity

Insitu Pacific is seeking a talented Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our growing team

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for conducting complex strategic sourcing initiatives (pre-award) and the ongoing supplier management and subcontract management (post-award) in accordance with Insitu Pacific's policies and procedures. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is also responsible for providing advice to management and staff on contractual matters on existing subcontracts and new business opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in Insitu Pacific supply chain's capability to meet business needs.
• Conduct pre award sourcing activities using RF(x) suite of documentation.
• Conduct difficult and often complex high-risk procurements.
• Review proposals, negotiate contractual documentation and select or recommend suppliers.
• Carry out post award contract execution and contract administration.
• Manage post award supplier relationship and performance management of suppliers.
• Be the point of contact with assigned subcontractor/supplier for all related contractual matters.
• Ensure that Insitu Pacific conducts its contractual business in compliance with all Export and Import Control requirements.
• Provide support, advice, training and education to other departments on SM&P policies, procedures and contractual matters to protect Insitu Pacific's commercial interests.
• Development of user guides and training materials.
• Mentor Subcontracts Specialists and provide guidance on complex subcontracting issues.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in a law or business-related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10 years' experience in high-value contract/subcontract management and administration.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation, ensuring solutions are consistent with organisation objectives.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal skills to develop trust and influence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontracts and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work accurately and unsupervised, and the ability to prioritise work as required and manage external/internal resources.
• Understanding of budgets, cost control and financial performance management
• Demonstrate ability to meet and adhere to critical deadlines.

Desirable

• Understanding of Defence Contracting policies and procedures.
• Understanding of category / commodity management

Eligibility

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
• Able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
• You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

Benefits

• Generous study assistance and education options
• Salary packaging and Career Development support
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence Reservist leave
• Formal reward and recognition program

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Insitu Pacific, please 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.