Procurement Lead

TAE Aerospace group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marand in Australia is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to own a critical Defence program's supply chain, focusing on cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers, shaping procurement strategy, improving supplier performance and mitigating risks. This hands-on role offers ownership across procurement planning, supplier contracts and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Defence procurement experience.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, project management or commercial roles within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong supplier relationship, contract management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to program requirements, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Manage and strengthen relationships across an established supplier network.
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts, including changes and commercial requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage procurement planning, purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide clear reporting on supply chain performance, risks and supplier metrics.

Skills

Defence procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take your career to new heights with Marand! Marand is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds complex equipment, tooling, and bespoke products for top-tier clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Carbon Revolution.

We offer complete manufacturing solutions, from project management and design to installation, commissioning, ongoing support, and spare parts. Our team is known for successfully delivering complex technology transfers and supporting major defence and industrial programs both locally and internationally.

Marand is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.

Join Marand and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and your career growth — all while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Job Description

Your new role:

Marand is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to take ownership of an established supply chain supporting a critical Defence program. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity throughout the program lifecycle.

You will be commercially minded, proactive and confident working across both internal teams and external suppliers.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, operations and a diverse supplier network, you will have the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance and proactively manage supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to program requirements, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Manage and strengthen relationships across an established supplier network.
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts, including changes and commercial requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage procurement planning, purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide clear reporting on supply chain performance, risks and supplier metrics.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years' experience in Defence procurement.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, project management or commercial roles within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong supplier relationship, contract management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A proactive mindset, with the initiative to identify issues, find solutions and drive outcomes.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the supply chain of a significant Defence program, working across procurement, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing and operations. You’ll have genuine ownership, exposure to complex supply chain challenges and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on program delivery.

If you’re ready to take the lead on supply chain performance within a high-tech Defence manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Lead supply chain strategy and supplier performance across a major Defence program.