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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

We are seeking an experienced front-line Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers in our Supply Chain team located in Port Melbourne to join on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager, this position will suit someone that comes from a high volume and fast paced environment where no two days are the same and will be based 100% onsite.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements

• Lead employees from multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines performing activities related to the acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations

• Supplier assessment, performance improvement management, supplier diversity and process improvement

• Develop and execute projects and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals for continuous improvement

• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provide oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools

• Manage, develop and motivate team members to optimize results

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 3+ years experience in a relevant front-line managerial position in a fast-paced Supply Chain and Operational environment is essential

• Sound experience with contracts and procurement related activities

• Understanding and working with ISO9000 standards

• Excellent people leadership and team building skills developed in a lead or manager position

• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in customer / supplier interaction, negotiation and conflict resolution

• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations based on team’s workload and capabilities

• Advanced and demonstrated IT skills in Excel, Power Point and Word

• SAP knowledge and experience would be advantageous

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on an ad-hoc basis depending on business requirements

• Ability to attend to local and international calls with suppliers operating in different time zones

• Australian Citizen to meet defense security clearance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or relative discipline is preferred although not essential

About our benefits:

• Work for an industry leader and create what’s next

• Attractive remuneration plus management-based incentives

• Additional annual leave day

• Strong career opportunities

• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace

• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation

• Salary packaging options available

• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program

• Join community and social groups

Additional Information:

This is a non-EBA Position IJC HALQMK, remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks and a 6 month probationary period.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sunday 23rd June 2024. The shortlisting and interviewing process will commence immediately so don’t delay your application!

About Us:

The Boeing Aerostructures Australia (BAA) supply chain and fulfilment team support both direct and indirect procurement for the BAA site.

We manage over 50 direct suppliers and a range of commodities including metallics, plastics, seals, composites and raw materials. With over 250 indirect suppliers responsible for supporting all the factory requirements including Operations, Facilities, HR, Quality, Environmental Health and Services as well as IT. Our team ensures orders are raised on time, received on time and the supplier is managed against all key deliverables including: safety, quality, delivery, cost and innovation.

BAA has a well-integrated global supply chain with suppliers located in Asia, Europe, the USA and of course Australia. Our warehouse is home to over 10,000 part numbers which are received, put away and kitted to support the production line.

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.

If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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 (https://www.thevaluable500.com/) 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.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.