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Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

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Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration + super + annual bonus + private medical insurance

• Annualised performance review process

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

• Fitness Passport discount – Access to a network of gyms across AUS from $15 P/W

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Veterans leave

• Novated Lease options

• Personal & professional training development opportunities

• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
   

Our Team

The Thales Australia AWS business offers ship repair, maintenance and asset management / in-service support capabilities for commercial and naval ships in Australia. The business also offers the provision of docking, reticulated services and facility maintenance within Garden Island.
 

Your role

The role of the Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is to coordinate activities between business and procurement teams to support the financial and strategic goals of the Regional Maintenance Program East (RMPE) ship repair services. In this role, the PPM will act as the main focal point to ensure the coordination of procurement activities with Senior Management, Supply Chain, and Project Managers as well as transactional procurement in order to achieve the best overall outcome for the program.
Core duties will include:

• Acting as the primary interface between internal stakeholders, customers and procurement teams for the Regional Maintenance Program East (RMPE). To build strong, on-the-ground relationships with the business to facilitate problem-solving and to ensure timely procurement actions

• Supporting in the management of the suppliers relevant to RMPE, coordinating regular reviews, driving continuous improvement initiatives and addressing any supplier performance issues in a proactive manner

• Optimising the procurement solution and proposing innovative supply chain approaches, considering the entire life-cycle aspect of the programme

• ​Coordinating the subcontracts administration including appropriate flow down of head contract clauses and general subcontract administration, via Category Buyers and Subcontracts Managers

• Maintaining a steady drumbeat to drive procurement progress and keep momentum

• Supporting the business in reporting and reviewing supplier performance issues to ensure appropriate contract change or new procurement activities are undertaken to address and resolve

• Effectively implementing procurement strategies and supplier engagement plans that support business requirements and enhance supply chain performance
   

Your experience

• Ideally have 10+ Years’ experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a high-tech environment   

• ​Experience working within a large international matrix organisation and complex project environment 

• ​Experience of managing project procurement activities  

• ​Ability to develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influence decisions 

• ​Experience in negotiating and managing contract spends of up to $20M  

• ​Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

• ​Strong skill base in IT productivity tools (MS Office, Intelex, Microsoft Planner, Jira etc.)  

• ​Strong Supply Chain experience

• ​Make/Buy and Risk Management skills 

• ​Track record of bringing value and ability to capture innovation 

Desirable experience

• ​​Engineering / Technical degree, Project Management qualifications or equivalent 

• ​Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management or Logistics 

• ​Background in Electronics, Mechanical Trade/Technical qualifications 
   

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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