Strategic Support Manager - Rockingham, Australia - Babcock International

Babcock International

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Rockingham, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Strategic Support Manager:

Location: Rockingham, WA, AU, 6168
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

REF:
SF52250

About the role

The Strategic Support Manager (SSM) performs a critical role in identifying and planning future support needs for the Anzac Class Ships and support systems.

The SSM is responsible for leading Strategic Supply Chain initiatives, as well as identifying and championing relevant continuous improvement opportunities.

The SSM is responsible for Alliance strategic requirements determination framework and establishes, maintains, and enhances strategic supplier relationships across the Defence Industry network to foster the optimum levels of supportability for the ANZAC Class.

The SSM is the senior functional lead for Integrated Logistics Support in the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance.

The SSM reports to the Deputy Alliance General Manager and is accountable to the Client's Principal Support Manager (PSM) for attainment and retention of Authorised Support Organisation (ASO) status in the Alliance.

The SSM also deputises for the Optimisation Director as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead strategic supply chain initiatives to provide continuous improvement to supply support outcomes across the Alliance;
Identify optimisation opportunities via development and management of reporting tools, performance indicators, and supply governance framework;.
Influence high performance sourcing activities and procurement operations with the aim of driving the material cost down while improving materiel availability and improving the quality of the products delivered;.
Monitor the performance of suppliers utilised by the Alliance Participants; and
Maintain oversight and, where required, provide direction in pursuit of Alliance procurement, inventory and materiel support management objectives.

About you
Essential

Demonstrable extensive supply chain experience at a senior level including procurement and contractor management;
Experience in the use of process optimisation tools and techniques such as LEAN Six Sigma;
An acknowledged leader in the supply chain field with a comprehensive and wideranging suite of skills to support that position;
Extensive knowledge of support and logistics policies and procedures and resource management; and
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Integrated Logistics Support, Life Cycle Costing and Logistics Cost of Ownership principles.

Desirable

Experienced in Asset Management.

Essential Compliance Requirements:

Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance at the following level:

AGSVA Negative Vetting

NV
Construction Induction Card (White Card);
No restrictions to access For Official Use Only (FOUO) level or ITAR controlled material;

Financial Delegation

Ensure that financial activities are managed within agreed financial delegations;
Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance at the following level;
AGSVA Baseline Clearance
Current Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.

What we offer you

Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to selfled learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
You'll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
You'll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve: