Senior Procurement Officer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parking in Fremantle

Additional leave per annum + buy/sell

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Salary continuance insurance

Novated leasing

Retail rewards

Job summary

L3Harris Australia (Integrated Mission Systems Australia) is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement and supply chain services for IMSA programs in Fremantle, delivering on schedule and within budget.

You will prepare RFQs and SOWs, manage purchase orders and sub-contracts, negotiate terms, and contribute to bids with BOM cost estimates, leveraging defence industry experience and ITAR knowledge.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 5 years experience in procurement/supply chain roles (defence industry desirable).
• Experience with supplier relationship development and meeting time-critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR) desirable and ability to work with defence clearances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs and statements of work for suppliers.
• Coordinate purchase requisitions, purchase orders and sub-contracts.
• Prepare and negotiate sub-contracts, statements of work and order amendments.
• Provide supply chain input for bids, including BOM cost estimates.

Skills

Procurement / supply chain

Supplier relationships

ITAR / Export controls

Defence clearance knowledge

Reporting & analytics

IT literacy

Time-critical delivery

Defence industry experience

Education

Commerce / Supply Chain / Business / EngineeringBachelor's

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

About the role

Working in close collaboration with PMO Stakeholders, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the procurement and supply chain services for IMSA programs, delivering on schedule and within budget. This will be achieved through working collaboratively with program teams to develop and implement procurement outcomes that contribute to business growth and enhance Australian Industry Capability.

Your remit will include but not limited to; Preparation and analysis of requests for quotations and statements of work to suppliers to meet the requirements and demands of the business and projects including running supplier competitions where appropriate; Production and coordination of purchase requisitions and the administration and management of purchase orders and sub-contracts to maximize profitability and ensure timely achievement of project objectives; Preparation and negotiation of sub-contracts, statements of work and order amendments; Provide supply chain input with the cost estimating process for bids and proposals including the cost of BOMs.

About you

To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include;

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline
• At least 5 years experience, desirable
• Defence industry experience, desirable
• Demonstrated experience in development of supplier relationships, supporting customer requirements and meeting time critical deadlines
• High level of computer literacy and ability to compile reports
• Experience with and understanding of Export Controls (especially the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) desirable
• Ability to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Clearance

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment
• Company-paid parking in Fremantle
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Salary continuance insurance
• Novated leasing
• Retail Reward programs
• Health insurance discounts

Want to explore further?

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at; https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.