Sobre esta vaga de Subcontracts Specialist na Northrop Grumman
Description
Help shape the future of Defence capability in Australia.
Northrop Grumman Australia, you'll help deliver critical Defence capability by building strong supplier partnerships and driving commercial outcomes across complex programs. Join a collaborative team where your expertise contributes to meaningful work that supports Australia's national security.
About the Opportunity
Based in Fortitude Valley QLD or Symonston ACT with flexible hybrid working arrangements, as a Subcontracts Specialist you will lead sourcing and subcontract activities from strategy through to contract award and ongoing management. Working closely with program teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, you'll ensure commercial solutions deliver value, manage risk, and support successful program outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing sourcing and subcontract strategies.
Leading RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
Drafting, negotiating, and managing subcontracts and contract variations.
Monitoring supplier performance and resolving commercial issues.
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Supporting Australian Industry Capability (AIC) initiatives.
Driving continuous improvement across subcontracting processes and practices.
About You
You are a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. You bring strong negotiation skills, sound commercial judgement, and a commitment to delivering results with integrity
You'll bring:
Experience in subcontract management, procurement, contracts, or a similar commercial role.
Strong commercial acumen, including contract drafting and negotiation experience.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex commercial challenges.
Experience working with suppliers and managing contract performance.
Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Defence, Aerospace, ASDEFCON, or export control experience (highly regarded).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.
What we offer
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
Employee Discount Program
Employee Recognition Program
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected]
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
