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Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – New Program
Northrop Grumman. Build relationships with Australian industry partners and support sourcing activities that strengthen sovereign manufacturing capability .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Defence subcontracting, procurement, and commercial management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and governance compliance. Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships effectively while supporting Australian Industry Capability outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Defence Industry ExperienceSubcontract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementAustralian Industry Capability (AIC)Contract Drafting
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Hard Skills
Subcontract DevelopmentProcurementCommercial ManagementGovernance PlanningSupplier AssessmentContract NegotiationSourcingStakeholder EngagementProgram SupportCompliance Requirements
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunicationNegotiationMulti-Priority ManagementCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Australian CitizenshipAustralian Government NV1 Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Defence ProgramSovereign Manufacturing CapabilityCommercial StrategyGovernance PathwaysSupplier EngagementIndustry PartnersCustomer DiscussionsEmployment Screening VerificationITAR RequirementsPolice Checks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build relationships with Australian industry partners and support sourcing activities that strengthen sovereign manufacturing capability
- Contribute to subcontracting strategies, governance pathways and commercial approaches for an emerging Defence program
- Lead subcontract negotiations and subcontract development from supplier engagement through execution
- Manage multiple suppliers and stakeholders while balancing program objectives with governance and compliance requirements
- Support Australian Industry Capability outcomes through industry engagement, supplier development and reporting
- Partner with Program, Engineering, Contracts and Supply Chain teams on commercial decision-making
- Represent the business in customer and supplier discussions
- Support supplier assessments, governance planning, commercial strategy development and industry engagement
- Travel as required, approximately 25% of the time
Requirements
What you’ll need- AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
- Australian Government NV1 security clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain
- Defence industry experience is essential
- Experience in Defence subcontracting, procurement, sourcing or commercial management
- Experience with contract negotiation and drafting
- Experience working directly with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
- Experience supporting programs with complex governance requirements
- Experience managing multiple priorities and supplier relationships
- Experience with Australian Industry Capability (AIC) activities and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
- ITAR requirements may make nationality a factor in determining suitability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
- Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work as standard
- 9 day fortnight option