Procurement Specialist – Defence & Naval Programs

Asc-Pty-Ltd; Osborne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

ASC is Australia’s submarine company seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end activities, source suppliers, and drive value through efficient purchasing. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role emphasizes high-volume PO administration, governance, and supplier performance, supported by ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 to 4 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or related field.
• Experience managing high-volume purchasing and purchase order administration.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across all levels.
• Experience with suppliers and sourcing activities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities.
• Process and manage a high volume of purchase orders and supplier transactions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement needs.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and support supplier evaluations to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support supplier performance activities.
• Assist with contract administration and supplier correspondence to support business requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage reporting, spend analysis, and procurement governance initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Business/Supply Chain

Diploma in Commerce or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end activities, source suppliers, and drive value through efficient purchasing. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role emphasizes high-volume PO administration, governance, and supplier performance, supported by ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.