Procurement Officer

CEA Technologies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks of paid annual leave

Defence Health Insurance

Free Car Parking

Paid Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Salary Packaging

Job summary

CEA Technologies is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end purchasing, collaborating with Engineering and Corporate Services to support Australia's Defence programs. You will ensure timely procurement, maintain records, and advise on procedures while upholding data integrity and security.

The role involves working with suppliers, following CEA policies, and ensuring compliance with ITAR/AGSVA requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes or equivalent is advantageous.
• Ability to follow and develop work instructions; technical knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with PRONTO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing of parts and services within specified timeframes per policy.
• Maintain detailed purchase order records and supplier correspondence.
• Provide information on purchasing procedures and procurement status.
• Assist with compiling costing data.
• Ensure accurate data entry for purchasing.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders including suppliers.
• Safeguard proprietary information on behalf of CEA.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Excel intermediate

PRONTO experience

Written and verbal communication

multitask management

Education

Supply chain qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PRONTO

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

At CEA, our Procurement Officers do more than just purchase goods and services. They help deliver projects that directly support Australia’s Defence Force.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our team. You will work closely with stakeholders across Engineering and Corporate Services, manage end-to-end procurement activities, and promote best practices that keep our manufacturing process running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing of parts and services as requested within specified timeframes in accordance with CEA Policies and Delegations.
• Maintain detailed purchase order records such as quotes and supplier correspondence.
• Provide advice and information in relation to purchasing procedures and procurement status.
• Assist with preparing compilation of costing data.
• Accuracy of Data entry as required for Purchasing.
• Maintain a professional working relationships with all stakeholders including suppliers.
• Maintain vigilance and security over proprietary information on behalf of CEA.

Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 14.0%
• Free Car Parking
• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Defence Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge and or qualifications in Supply Chain processes, logistics or equivalent within technical environments is an advantage.
• An ability to follow and develop work instructions to carry out specified activities; a level of technical knowledge is an advantage.
• Competent in use of Microsoft applications including Excel at an intermediate level, experience with and use of PRONTO advantageous.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, particularly to convey CEA needs to, and negotiate with external suppliers (usually via phone/email).
• Demonstrated/ strong ability to interpret and accurately record a high volume of data, analyse and monitor numerical figures.
• Ability to multi task and prioritise workloads to achieve required outcomes.

Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – NV1

ITAR - This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

Place of Birth

Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

Countries of issue for current and past passports and

Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.