Supplier Development and Capability Uplift Program Lead

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace industry firm in Austria is seeking an Industry Development Specialist to drive initiatives in supplier diversity and development. This role involves stakeholder engagement, project management, and leading the Capability Uplift Program. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Attractive benefits include flexible working options and an Employee Incentive Program.

Leistungen

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Employee Incentive Program

Global opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to work in teams and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Deliver the Capability Uplift Program.
• Engage with stakeholders for project development.
• Lead initiatives to enhance supplier diversity.

Kenntnisse

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Tertiary education in project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We currently employ more than 2,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Industry Development Specialist. In this role, you will deliver Boeing Defence Australia's Capability Uplift Program and work to continuously improve our supplier diversity and development programs, working closely with Australian industry and our partners. The role resides in our Supply Chain Excellence team within the Supply Chain Management capability. You will report directly to the Manager, Governance and Industry and work closely with the Strategy and Industry Stream Lead. The successful candidate responsibilities will include:

• Deliver the award-winning Capability Uplift Program (see below for more information) while developing new ideas to mature the program over time. This role includes extensive stakeholder engagement with internal and external stakeholders, delivering a range of short-term and long-term initiatives, plus planning and organising events, networking, logistics, budget management, and communications.
• Shape the future Supply Chain Management industry development plan to achieve BDA\'s supplier diversity and development objectives and ensure alignment with Australian Government industrial priorities. This involves collaboration with other internal functions, senior executives and supporting the development of artefacts.
• Lead the continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management\'s approach to supplier diversity and development, including internal policy development, training and raising awareness across the business. Lead development, planning and delivery of initiatives to engage Australia\'s small and medium businesses, Indigenous-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses.
• Conduct ongoing reporting to support senior executives, budget management and business planning.
• Support and/or attend events and tradeshows, including travel in support of the Capability Uplift Program.
• Where required, perform other activities in support of the Supply Chain Excellence team.

About the Capability Uplift Program

Starting in 2022, the Capability Uplift Program is an annual initiative led by BDA in partnership with our strategic partners from the Department of Defence and the Queensland Government. The Capability Uplift Program brings together a cohort of small and medium businesses from across Australia aligned to Boeing capability priorities and supports developing their defence readiness and maturity.

To be successful you will have

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and build and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant role or function.
• Project management experience is desirable, with experience leading projects preferred.
• A goal-oriented, organised and energetic individual excited by leading initiatives and programs in support of uplifting the Australian industrial base.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and adapting communication styles. Defence or associated industry experience is desirable.
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Tertiary education in project management, business, management or supply chain management is desirable.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or able to meet Defence security requirements with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at Baseline as a minimum.

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

How to apply

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