Strategic Defence Procurement Lead

TAE Aerospace group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marand in Australia is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to own a critical Defence program's supply chain, focusing on cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers, shaping procurement strategy, improving supplier performance and mitigating risks. This hands-on role offers ownership across procurement planning, supplier contracts and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Defence procurement experience.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, project management or commercial roles within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong supplier relationship, contract management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to program requirements, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Manage and strengthen relationships across an established supplier network.
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts, including changes and commercial requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage procurement planning, purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide clear reporting on supply chain performance, risks and supplier metrics.

Skills

Defence procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marand in Australia is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to own a critical Defence program's supply chain, focusing on cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers, shaping procurement strategy, improving supplier performance and mitigating risks. This hands-on role offers ownership across procurement planning, supplier contracts and reporting.