At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement activities for defence projects and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Join Saab Australia, a leader in defence and security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 6 weeks leave, 14% superannuation, and free income protection insurance.
- Other info: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and understanding of Australian contract law preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 $ per year.
Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.
If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Up to 6 weeks leave
- 14% employer superannuation contribution
- Free Income Protection Insurance
The role involves providing proactive and timely procurement support across Saab's projects, business lines and corporate functions. Working closely with project teams, suppliers and key stakeholders, you will support the delivery of strategic sourcing, commercial procurement and supplier management activities that contribute to successful project outcomes.
This role plays an important part in ensuring procurement activities deliver value for money, minimise risk and support project delivery. You will assist with procurement strategy development, sourcing activities, tender evaluations, contract administration and supplier engagement while contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement practices across the organisation.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Support end-to-end procurement activities across complex projects and programs
- Develop and implement procurement plans and sourcing strategies
- Undertake market analysis, tender evaluations and supplier selection activities
- Negotiate and administer supplier agreements, contracts and purchase orders
- Provide procurement advice to project teams and key stakeholders
- Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance outcomes
- Contribute to procurement governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role after discussion with the manager.
About You
Your skills and experience will include:
- Experience supporting procurement activities within Defence, engineering, construction or complex project environments
- Understanding of Australian contract law and commercial contracting principles
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships
- Experience preparing and administering purchase orders, subcontracts and supplier agreements
- Knowledge of contemporary procurement methodologies, supply chain practices and risk management
- Experience procuring from international suppliers and working with INCOTERMS
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Procurement or a related discipline
- Highly regarded knowledge of ASDEFCON and Australian Defence procurement frameworks
- Understanding of export control requirements across Australia, the US, UK and Sweden
- Experience using enterprise systems such as IFS Cloud and SharePoint
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level.
What You Will Be Part Of
Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.
Applications
By submitting your application, you consent to Saab Australia's pre-employment screening process, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.
Procurement Officer in Adelaide employer: Saab Australia
Saab Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose in the defence and security sector. With benefits like up to 6 weeks leave, a generous superannuation contribution, and flexible work arrangements, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that safeguard society. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for professional development and engagement in cutting-edge technology.
