Supply Chain Governance Specialist

Title:Supply Chain Governance Specialist
Location: Australia

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Adelaide, SA , Australia

Procurement and supply chain

Experienced professionals

At BAE Systems Australia

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history - SSN AUKUS
• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology, including SSN AUKUS.We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Governance Specialist to join our AUKUS team based at Flinders Street, SA reporting to the Supply Chain Functional Establishment Manager.

Please note this role will require travel to our Edinburgh Parks, SA office.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

This role is responsibility for undertaking activities in accordance with the Supply Chain Governance Framework and assurance of appropriate governance and controls across the function.

This role will lead and contribute to activities that improve Supply Chain processes and tools to enhance the experience of team members engaging with ways of working, reports and data, procurement categories and suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and improve Supply Chain governance, compliance, assurance activities, and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Supply Chain processes, tools, ways of working, and stakeholder experience.
• Conduct audits, surveys, and assurance activities to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver communications, guidance, and training to support the implementation of new processes.
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to drive process excellence and organisational alignment.
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, operational frameworks, and control

About YOU

• Experience in Supply Chain, contracts, compliance, assurance, or auditing is desirable.
• Defence industry experience or knowledge of government environments will be highly regarded.
• Able to interpret complex information and translate requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and change initiatives.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with UK-based colleagues.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

Procurement and supply chain

Experienced professionals

What we''re proud of

110,000+

diverse workforce in more than 40 countries

40,959

hours volunteered by our employees working with charities and not-for-profit organisations

• 110,000+

diverse workforce in more than 40 countries

• 40,959

hours volunteered by our employees working with charities and not-for-profit organisations

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