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Subcontracts Manager

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In short

Saab Australia is seeking a Subcontracts Manager in Adelaide to provide end-to-end subcontract management support for defence projects. The role involves managing the full subcontract lifecycle, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with legal and finance teams. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in defence subcontract management and familiarity with ASDEFCON contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and manage subcontract management processes from planning to delivery.
  • Perform supply chain risk assessments and due diligence.
  • Engage with commercial and legal teams to determine contract flow-down requirements.
  • Develop project-specific special conditions and subcontract templates.
  • Prepare subcontracts management specific artefacts, including RFP/RFQ documents.
  • Provide support to other subcontract and procurement team members.
  • Support project managers with reviews, analyses, and reporting on established subcontracts.
  • Lead RFP/Q response evaluations to achieve 'best value for money'.
  • Lead procurement and subcontracts support for programs and projects.
  • Manage scope change, variations to Contract and S&Q activities.
  • Work closely with Legal and Finance on Milestone payments and financial matters.
  • Lead negotiations as required.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years in a subcontract management role, establishing, managing and closing out contracts in the defence industry.
  • Extensive experience using ASDEFCON contract suite, particularly demonstrated knowledge of IP, defence security, cost principles, confidentiality, liabilities and indemnities, schedule, termination related clauses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the ‘end to end’ subcontracts management process and experience in strategic delivery of complex, defence subcontracts.
  • Preparation and presentation of slide decks for internal and customer reviews.
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven commercial acumen with the ability to recognise issues and identify key risk areas.
  • Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and build effective relationships.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant contract law.
  • Proven experience providing briefings and working closely with legal counsels on contractual and other operational matters.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Australian and US Government Export control processes.
  • Must be an Australian Citizen.
  • Must hold or be able to gain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level.

Desired Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options (hybrid work from home / office, 9 days considered post probation)
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab online store offering cash back and discounts.
#supply chain#defence industry#contract management#procurement#legal compliance
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Company

Saab

Job Posted

1 week ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Adelaide, Australia

Qualification

Bachelor

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