Procurement Specialist

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team near Bowen, North Queensland, located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement for inventory and non-inventory items, supplier onboarding, and ensuring timely deliveries as we build rockets here in Australia.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and at least two years of procurement experience, with NV1 clearance

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or other technical discipline.
• 2+ years of Procurement experience.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory and non-inventory items.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Support supplier onboarding and due diligence processes.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Obtain competitive pricing for products not covered by existing agreements.
• Assist Finance with invoice issues.
• Maintain ERP data for items, suppliers and prices.
• Research potential vendors.
• Other duties as requested by Management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Job description

All Orbits, All Planets – Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced ‘Procurement Specialist’ looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

• Place orders for inventory and non-inventory items.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to ensure effective and efficient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement guidelines.
• Support supplier onboarding and due diligence processes.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and manage supplier performance levels.
• Obtain competitive pricing for products not covered by existing agreements.
• Assist the Finance team to resolve invoice issues with suppliers.
• Maintain ERP data for items, suppliers, prices etc.
• Research potential vendors.
• Other duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or other technical discipline
• 2+ years of Procurement experience
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Technical knowledge in a commodity – For example, raw materials, manufacturing, etc.
• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models.
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.