Procurement & Supply chain Manager - Defence

Camco Engineering; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Camco Engineering is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager for its Defence Division in Western Australia. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier development and contract management to deliver cost-effective materials and services for defence projects.

You will build a high-performing supply chain, drive compliance with DISP requirements, manage risk, and engage stakeholders across engineering and manufacturing teams to enable on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven Defence procurement and supply chain experience.
• Strong supplier network and knowledge of the Defence market.
• Understanding of Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Commercially astute with stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain Defence security clearances (NV1 preferred).
• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional procurement accreditation (CIPS, MCIPS, CPPP or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain activities for Defence projects, ensuring materials, services, and subcontractors are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Develop and implement supplier development plans and performance metrics.
• Negotiate terms, contracts, pricing and supplier agreements to deliver value and minimise risk.
• Support tenders and bids through supplier engagement, pricing, lead time management, and market intelligence.
• Manage supply chain risks, forecasting, and performance to meet project delivery objectives.
• Drive procurement best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Defence Division.

Skills

Defence procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications (Supply Chain/Procurement/Business/Engineering)

Professional procurement accreditation (CIPS/MCIPS/CPPP)

Job description

Procurement & Supply chain Manager - Defence

Camco is one of Western Australia’s leading engineering services providers, delivering innovative, time-critical solutions to major mining and industrial operations. Backed by more than 30 years of industry expertise, Camco has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.

With a highly skilled workforce and experienced leadership team, Camco specialises in maintenance, refurbishment, and engineering services that help clients minimise downtime, improve equipment availability, and keep critical operations running safely and efficiently. Their practical, solutions-focused approach has made them a trusted partner to some of Australia's most successful and progressive mining companies.
The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for establishing, developing and leading the procurement and supply chain capability for the organisation's Defence Division. This role will provide strategic leadership across supplier development, sourcing, purchasing, inventory planning, contractual negotiations and supplier performance management to support the successful delivery of Defence and associated engineering and manufacturing projects.

The position will play a critical role in building a resilient, compliant and high-performing supply chain network that supports operational excellence, cost competitiveness and business growth within the Defence sector.
Lead procurement and supply chain activities for Defence projects, ensuring materials, services, and subcontractors are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.

Leverage your Defence industry knowledge and supplier network to identify, evaluate, and manage high-performing suppliers and strategic partners.

Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements to deliver value and minimise risk.

Support tenders and bids through supplier engagement, pricing, lead time management, and market intelligence.

Manage supply chain risks, inventory planning, forecasting, and supplier performance to ensure project delivery objectives are met.

Drive procurement best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Defence Division.

About You

Proven Defence procurement and supply chain experience with the ability to hit the ground running.

Strong supplier network and knowledge of the Defence industry and supply market.

Understanding of Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements.

Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

Commercially astute with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Experienced in managing supply chain risk, supplier performance, and procurement governance.

Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain relevant Defence security clearances (NV1 preferred).

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional procurement accreditation (CIPS, MCIPS, CPPP or equivalent).

Why Join Us

This position offers a unique opportunity to build and lead the procurement and supply chain capability of a growing Defence Division. The successful candidate will have significant influence over supplier strategy, business growth and project success while working alongside highly skilled engineering and manufacturing professionals on challenging and rewarding Defence programs.

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.