Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Finance
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1791463
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a highly motivated Contract Specialist working as part of the P-8A Poseidon Program based on RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various contracting activities including:
- Ensuring that contractual requirements are negotiated, executed and delivered within the policies, procedures and requirements of the company;
- Building relationships and dealing with key stakeholders within the business, advising and guiding them in contractual interpretations and negotiations; and
- Being the primary interface with Customers and their Contracts, Commercial and legal advisors.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of space and aerospace, delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values.
Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Key Responsibilities:
You will apply your contracting knowledge, relationship and negotiation skills and business acumen to execute Boeing Defence Australia contracts. You will also provide advice to a multi-disciplined team on the efficient and effective delivery of contracting activities throughout the Boeing Defence Australia business.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that contractual requirements are negotiated, executed and delivered within the policies, procedures and requirements of the company;
- Providing subject matter expertise in, and support to customer negotiations;
- Providing guidance and advice to Boeing stakeholders to ensure that contractual and legal requirements are adequately understood and communicated;
- Providing general technical oversight to maximise opportunities and minimise contractual/business risks;
- Contribute to the development of strategies and solutions to deliver upon complex contractual opportunities and issues; and
- Acting as the primary interface between Boeing and external customers for all contractual matters
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years experience in leading complex contracting activities;
- Understanding of general contracting principles and the application of relevant techniques;
- Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction;
- Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate at all levels with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including customers;
- Previous demonstrated experience with Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suit of templates is highly desirable;
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements; and
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Law, Accounting or Business Management). Formal qualification in Law is highly desirable.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
