Chief, National Defence Supply Chain

Boeing Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

Paid Leave Options

Financial Discounts

Financial Benefits

Career Development

Recognition Program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Head of Supply Chain Management to lead our national supply chain organization across Australia. The role shapes strategy, capability and performance of end-to-end supply chain, working with programs, engineering, operations, finance and customers to strengthen resilience and deliver long-term value.

This is a role for a highly capable leader who will drive digital enablement, continuous improvement and a data-led

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement, logistics, or a related discipline, within defence, aerospace, or aviation.
• Proven record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams and building a high-performing, accountable culture.
• At least 15 years' experience in complex program or business environments, with a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing and implementing supply-chain strategies that improve delivery, resilience, cost and performance.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and complex commercial relationships, including negotiation and supplier development.
• Strong understanding of supply-chain risk, continuity, inventory, export controls, security and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of the Australian defence market, local supply base, and government procurement requirements.
• Executive communication, stakeholder management and data-led decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leading the national Supply Chain organization of approximately 230 people across SC, procurement, subcontract, planning, logistics and material support.
• Developing and executing an integrated supply-chain strategy to support program delivery and long-term objectives.
• Building resilient and responsive supply chains through planning, capacity management and risk mitigation.
• Managing strategic suppliers and subcontracts with governance, oversight and performance management.
• Delivering Australia-wide industry strategy by strengthening local supplier capability and sovereign capability objectives.
• Driving digital enablement and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Supply chain

Procurement

Logistics

Program management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Head of Supply Chain Management to lead our national supply chain organization across Australia. The role shapes strategy, capability and performance of end-to-end supply chain, working with programs, engineering, operations, finance and customers to strengthen resilience and deliver long-term value.

This is a role for a highly capable leader who will drive digital enablement, continuous improvement and a data-led