Industry Engagement Manager - Sydney, Australia - Amida Jobadder

Amida Jobadder

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Great opportunity with a well renowned, growing and established marine company

Experience with Australian Defence industry in supply chain/procurement roles
Fantastic company culture and future growth potential
Great opportunity with a well renowned, growing and established marine company
Experience with Australian Defence industry in supply chain/procurement roles
Fantastic company culture and future growth potential
Ideally experience in Australian industry policy framework_

Our client is a leader in providing services to the maritime, military and resource sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced

Industry

Engagement Manager to join their professional team based in Sydney NSW.

Our client delivers value for their customers through innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence.

The business has experienced significant growth over the last decade and has an exciting opportunity for an Industry Engagement Manager to join the team to lead the development and implementation of the company's AIC (Australian Industry Capability) strategy and AIC plans, reporting and monitoring performance against those plans.

This position reports directly to the General Manager.

The Industry Engagement Manager will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to realise our client's objectives and enhance Australian sovereign industry capability in accordance with Defence Policy and ASDEFCON contracting models.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead the development and implementation of AIC strategy for the company that progressively enhances our client's maturity and raises internal awareness and understanding
Working in close collaboration with the Design/Engineering, Supply Chain and Communications teams as part of an IPT approach and proactively identify and develop suppliers to support our AIC strategy and enhance Australia's sovereign industry capability
Develop innovative AIC plans and engage with internal stakeholders to ensure their successful implementation across the business
Monitor and provide internal and customer AIC reports as required
Support the identification, development and implementation of research and development (R&D) collaboration opportunities, including relationships with academia
Contribute to relevant state and federal government policy through engagement with government agencies and advocacy groups
Facilitate forums and discussions with current and prospective suppliers and subcontractors to maximise use of Australian industry
Execute strategies to support solution development and business winning activities

Responsibilities:

Observe and abide by IMS policies, procedures and management plans.
Ensure the planning, implementation and control processes required for each activity.
Prepare and update plans, schedules, and reports as required.
Assess and mitigate risk in accordance with Safe Work Management Systems
Monitor organisational processes to remove or reduce risks of environmental harm or nuisance.
Initiate immediate corrective action where processes have or are likely to cause environmental harm or nuisance
Oversee monitoring of equipment maintenance activities to ensure conformance to product quality requirements
Raise Non-Conformance Reports and Corrective Action Reports relative to work processes
Monitor compilation and filing of quality assurance documentation relative to work processes
Assist the Supply Chain Manager in assuring ongoing supplier performance through targeted mentoring programs aimed at maximising Australian industry participation
Assist with Risk Control/Management
Ensuring that the identified subcontractors and suppliers deliver products and services meeting the cost, time and technical performance requirements of the contract as they relate to the agreed AIC Plan.
Ensure AIC obligations related to social procurement outcomes covering Indigenous engagement, Veterans employment and engagement with academia and local community schools are publicised and implemented.
Work with IPT to identify issues and rectify or escalate potential cost risks and issues appropriately to seek support and assistance.

Skills & Experience:

Qualifications in Business / Project Management / Supply Chain Management or other related field
5 years + experience in Australian Defence Industry in supply chain/procurement roles
Member of leading procurement and/or supply chain body such as CIPS is desirable
Experience in development of strategic supplier relationships
Knowledge of the Australian Industry Policy framework
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AIC plans within the ASDEFCON framework is desirable
Proven ability to work with stakeholders from a wide array of backgrounds including academia and politics
Having established networks within Australian industry, state and federal government is ideal
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