Head of Supply Chain Management

Boeing Defence Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 420,000; 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 is seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Chain Management to lead our national supply chain organization across Australia. You will shape strategy, drive performance across procurement, planning, logistics and supplier management, and build resilience in defence programs.

The role requires senior leadership, deep defence industry knowledge, and a data-driven approach to improve delivery, cost, quality and safety, while developing Australian industry capability and ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement, logistics, or related discipline in defence, aerospace, or aviation.
• Proven record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams and fostering a high-performing culture.
• 15+ years' experience in complex programs or environments with a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing end-to-end supply-chain strategies that improve delivery, resilience, cost, quality and operational performance.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and complex commercial relationships, including negotiation and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national supply chain organization of ~230 people across procurement, subcontract management, planning, logistics and material support.
• Develop and execute an integrated supply-chain strategy to support program delivery and long-term objectives.
• Build resilient supply chains through demand and inventory planning and supplier capacity management.
• Manage strategic suppliers and subcontracts with governance and performance oversight.
• Advance Boeing Defence Australia's Australian Industry strategy by strengthening local supplier capability.
• Drive digital enablement, data visibility and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Continuous improvement

Commercial judgement

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

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. Based across Australia, our team of approximately 230 people delivers critical supply-chain, procurement, subcontract and logistics services that support the availability and sustainment of aircraft and systems for the Australian Defence Force.

In this role, you will shape the strategy, capability and performance of the organisation's end-to-end supply chain. You will work across programs, engineering, operations, finance, quality and customers to strengthen supply-chain resilience, improve operational outcomes, develop Australian industry capability and deliver long-term value.

This is a role where you can truly lead with passion & innovation to shape capability into the future.

Responsibilities

• Leading the national Supply Chain organizationof approximately 230 people across supply-chain management, procurement, subcontract management, planning, logistics and material support, fostering a high-performing, accountable and collaborative culture.
• Developing and executing an integrated supply-chain strategythat supports program delivery, operational readiness, customer commitments and BDA's long-term business objectives, while improving affordability, efficiency and end-to-end performance.
• Building resilient and responsive supply chainsthrough effective demand and inventory planning, supplier-capacity management, material availability and proactive mitigation of critical, single-source and multi-tier supply risks.
• Managing strategic suppliers and subcontractsthrough strong governance, commercial oversight and performance management, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, compliance, supplier development and customer outcomes.
• Delivering BDA's Australian Industry strategyby strengthening local supplier capability and supporting sovereign industrial capability objectives.
• Driving digital enablement and continuous improvementthrough improved data visibility, performance management, process optimisation and risk-based decision-making across the supply chain.

Experience/Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement, logistics, or a related discipline, within defence, aerospace, or aviation.
• A proven record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams and building a high-performing, accountable and collaborative culture.
• At least 15 years' experience operating in complex program or business environments, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing supply-chain strategies that improve delivery, resilience, cost, quality and operational performance.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers, subcontractors and complex commercial relationships, including negotiation, supplier development and performance recovery.
• Strong understanding of supply-chain risk, continuity planning, inventory, material availability, export controls, security and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of the Australian defence market, local supply base, Commonwealth Government procurement requirements and Australian Industry Involvement obligations.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management and commercial judgement, together with a continuous improvement and data-led approach to decision-making.

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and assessed as suitable to hold an Australian security clearance at NV1, or have a valid comparable security clearance from a Five-Eyes Alliance member.

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
• Paid Leave Options:Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• FinancialDiscounts:Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits:Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development:Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program:Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About Us

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.

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

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia includingmore aboutour values and behaviors see our new websitehttps://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.