Supply Chain Manager - Defence Division

Varley Group; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering firm is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its Defence team in Ontario. This pivotal role involves managing supply chain operations to deliver high-quality materials and services for unique engineering projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in supply chain management, strong stakeholder relationships, and excellent communication skills, coupled with a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Discounted access to Fitness Passport

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Easy site access/parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain management in defense, aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality materials.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain process including procurement and logistics.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., EPICOR)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us:

Varley Group is an Australian company that has a rich history spanning over 138+ years. We have evolved into a highly successful, diverse, and multi-national engineering and manufacturing firm servicing a wide variety of major sectors including emergency service, defence, health care, cyber security, mining, marine, rail and more. Varley Group’s network of subsidiaries includes: Norship, SEM Fire & Rescue, Air Boats International, EMC Electric Vehicles, IDES, Introspectus and Frame Group.

Here at Varley, we strongly believe in these core values;

Safety - Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Customer Focus - We provide the best customer service through open and honest relationships

Quality of Workmanship - We take pride in our work to ensure we provide high quality products, services and employee

Acceptance of Change - To adapt to changes in customer needs, technology and social media demands

Success - We secure continuing financial, technical and market success.

With over 1,200 employees in the Varley Group, our company reputation is built on providing first-class work, manufacturing quality products, and providing unsurpassed service. It is our broad but specialised skills base, and employees that have a passion for doing a good job that gives us a competitive edge.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence team at our Tomago site. In this key leadership role, you will contribute to the delivery of world-class engineering solutions and products to Defence and industry customers. Working on unique and complex projects, you will play a pivotal role in managing supply chain operations to ensure the efficient, timely, and high-quality delivery of materials and services.To be considered for this role:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and import/export activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and Defence representatives.
• Ensure compliance with Defence procurement regulations and quality management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes to support project delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to the delivery of innovative engineering and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in supply chain management within the defence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality materials and services.
• A passion for problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proactive, collaborative, and positive approach to your work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., EPICOR) for procurement and supply management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 standards and Defence industry procurement frameworks.
• Previous experience in the defence, construction, or manufacturing industries will be highly regarded.
• Experience with ITAR export controls would be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits:

Our people matter to us, so we provide:

• Variety of work on innovating and market leading projects
• Permanent Position Discounted access to the Fitness Passport – giving you access to hundreds of fitness and sporting centers across Australia
• Opportunity for career development and encouragement to work across teams to build your skills and experience
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Easy site access/parking