Procurement Specialist

About the Team

This role reports to the Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions and will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich. You will be joining a fun, supportive and open team managing the procurement requirements for Mission Equipment and Simulation & Training programs.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions (ES), you will be responsible for coordinating, leading and conducting the sourcing of goods and/or services across the nominated categories within the ES business line.  You will also be tasked with conducting analysis and market research on a variety of sourcing projects. 

As Procurement Specialist, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• The management of quotes, tenders, purchase requisitions; purchase orders and securing goods and services that deliver the best overall commercial value;
• Conduct transactions around POs in RDA ERP system (SAP S4H);
• Strategic sourcing; negotiation of pricing and other commercial arrangements with suppliers;
• Supplier Relationship management; performance reporting, reviews and materials management;
• Actively drive cost reductions and increase value for money while championing opportunities for improvement;
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continued improvement of procurement related working instructions and guidelines;
• Effectively represent RDA Electronic Solutions and liaise with industry bodies and government industry representatives to ensure alignment with Rheinmetall global processes;
• Engagement with internal stakeholders across the business to develop and maintain effective, efficient and cooperative working relationships; and
• Provide support to the RDA Procurement Manager - Electronic Solutions for periodical reporting activities, reviews and AIC industry requirements.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Proven experience & results in end to end procurement preferably within a multinational company;
• The ability to demonstrate experience across all Procurement fundamentals – sourcing, tending, contracts, category and Indirects commodity management; market research analysis, reporting and negotiations;
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools & in e-Sourcing Tool;
• Strong understanding of Indirect costs associated with Capital Expenditure, Plant & Equipment, Tools;
• Have an understanding of the production of complex or technical products;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Drive continuous improvement of cost and supply base performance;
• High level ability to collate and write requirements documents;
• Proven examples of analytical, qualitative and quantitative abilities;
• An ability to travel internationally and interstate if and when required;
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 12th of December 2024