Procurement Specialist

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Working within a complex and evolving program environment, you will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage purchasing requirements, support procurement delivery, and contribute to critical program outcomes. This opportunity is well suited to procurement professionals looking to further develop their commercial, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement expertise within a highly specialised and nationally significant program.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of procurement activities across a complex procurement portfolio.
• Manage supplier relationships and purchasing requirements to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders while maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Support supplier negotiations and sourcing activities to achieve best value-for-money outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and provide guidance on procurement processes and governance.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and contribute to mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
• Contribute to procurement reporting, compliance activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or commercial role, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes, including supplier management and contract administration.
• Well-developed negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, commercial frameworks, and associated legal considerations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse business functions.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role may require an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• 10 additional days of leave
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.