Description
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defence company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the Australia Armed Forces, along with those of the U.S. and its Allies, to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
Job Description
The SCM Procurement Professional (Subcontract Administrator) is responsible for managing duties associated with quoting, negotiation, selection, awarding and purchase order placement of major subcontract product/suppliers with parts/service in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and specific contract requirements. This Subcontract Administrator position can manage the parts and/or service of a Program for proper execution and delivery to the milestones.
Located in Mawson Lakes, this position reports to the Supply Chain Manager
Key Responsibilities of the Position
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Ensure the governance of large companies and solidify agreements tied to Scope of Work (SOW) and head contract.
- Ability to work with Senior Leadership in large companies with regard to establishing requirements and contract.
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Identify and action shortfalls in supplier base to support commodity requirements.
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Administer all supplier export and import requirements, including customs clearance (either directly or via a third party service provider)
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Expedite quotes and orders from suppliers to ensure delivery, quality and corporate KPIs are achieved.
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Evaluate technical drawings to determine suitable suppliers and initiate generation of supplier RFQ’s in ERP-Oracle isupplier.
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Ability to interpret and negotiate Terms and Conditions with supply base, consulting with legal counsel, as required.
- Evaluate/award quotations received from suppliers ensuring corporate requirements are satisfied
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Manage supplier performance and drive resolution where required
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Manage of Contract deliverables with supplier (SDRL)
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Ensure all Trade Compliance requirements are considered and addressed in a timely manner
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Develop new suppliers and business relationships
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Take the lead in global reach back to GDLS-US and GDLS-CA to assure processes and initiatives are followed.
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Prepare Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Not-to-Exceed (NTE) and Rough order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for the Commonwealth
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Monitor commodity pricing, technological developments and general business trends.
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Receipt of procurement requests (either via Oracle or Indirect Requisition).
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Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders.
- Monitor SCM generic email inbox and distribute correspondence accordingly to SCM team members.
- Generate weekly and monthly SCM reports and provide to the appropriate GDLS PM
- Receipt and process all procurement correspondence.
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Prepare import and export permits.
- Assist with the preparation of SCM monthly reviews and weekly KPI report.
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Provide administrative support for the GDLS-A Online Travel Booking system (CTM)
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Comply with all GDLS-A Policies and Procedures, Processes and Work Instructions.
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Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
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Work in accordance with GDLS-A's WHSE Policies, Plans, Procedures, Processes, SOP's JSEA's, Risk Assessments and SDS requirements.
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Participate in the identification, assessment and management of WHSE risks.
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Communicate with coordinators and managers on WHSE improvement suggestions and ideas.
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Actively participate in WHSE discussions and seek clarification where WHSE issues are not clearly understood.
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Comply with all reasonable WHSE directives.
Job Qualifications
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Demonstrated solid experience in subcontract administration and procurement.
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Procurement experience with strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, preferably within the Defence industry.
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Degree, preferably in Business, Finance or Supply Chain Management. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
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Ability to read or learn to read technical drawings.
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Experience using Oracle or other ERP database, preferred
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Experience within the defence or manufacturing industry, preferred
Position Requirements
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Administer all affairs between GDLS and large business suppliers (subcontractors). Ability to lead and drive discussions and problem resolution.
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Cost analysis of proposals, proposal fact-finding, proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions (T&Cs), and scope of work (SOWs).
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Expediting and shortage management.
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Demonstrated relevant procurement subcontract experience.
- Demonstrated experience dealing with export / import and trade compliance requirements
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Excellent attention to detail with ability to multi-task.
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Strong and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
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Demonstrated use of initiative.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with an ability to think outside the square.
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Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing priorities.
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Ability to gain and maintain an Australian Security Clearance.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
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Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and leave loading of 17.5%.
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Educational Assistance Professional Memberships, professional development, study assistance.
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Flexible working on a 9-76 day fortnight (Monday-Friday)
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Competitive pay in addition to training and support provided on all vehicles, where applicable
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Workplace environment which promotes collaboration, safety and a positive work/life balance
GDLS-A is a proud supporter of veterans and welcomes those ex-serving and their families to apply.
GDLS-A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Privacy Agreement
1. By submitting an application for a position with General Dynamics Land Systems - Australia Pty Ltd (“GDLS-A”, "we"), we will collect personal information about you. Depending on the position you have applied for, we may also collect sensitive information about you, including any previous criminal convictions. By submitting your application, you consent to GDLS-A collecting your personal and sensitive information.
2. You authorise GDLS-A to communicate with your former employers (and your current employer upon your specific permission), educational institutions, references, and other persons or organisations identified by you in your application materials, resume, or interview in regard to your background, education, qualifications, and suitability for employment.
3. If GDLS-A does not collect your personal information, it will be unable to consider your application.
4. GDLS-A's privacy policy contains information about how you can access the personal information held by GDLS-A and seek the correction of any such information, you can contact us at: Innovation House, 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 ABN: 73 053 537 027 Attention: Human Resources; [email protected].
5. GDLS-A's privacy policy contains information about how you may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how GDLS-A will deal with such a complaint. To make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles, you can contact us at Innovation House, 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 ABN: 73 053 537 027 Attention: Human Resources; [email protected].
If we are unable to resolve your complaint you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
6. GDLS-A is part of a global aerospace and defence company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. From time to time, GDLS-A may disclose your personal information to overseas recipients located in the United States of America and Canada.
7. By submitting your application, you consent to the disclosure of your personal information to recipients located overseas. By so consenting, you acknowledge that sub-clause 8.1 of the Australian Privacy Principles will not apply to the disclosure of your personal information to overseas recipients.
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