What are your contributions to the team?

• Manage and administer the activities of salaried employees in a Materials Procurement and Supply Chain Management environment.
• Define, implement and monitor Materials Logistics, Procurement and Supplier Management activities and KPIs to support operational requirements, ensuring effective governance, training and development of team members.
• Oversee materials logistics activities, including planning and ordering parts, managing schedule disconnects, supporting internal customer requirements, and ensuring the right  part is delivered to the right place on time.
• Oversee material planning and availability to support maintenance, customer support and operational requirements.
• Support & lead placement of Purchase Orders and administration of related activities.
• Manage and support employees in executing their responsibilities to ensure strong performance, effective material availability and reliable support to operational teams.
• Utilise lean tools involving the shop floor and office teams to ensure best practices within their respective area.
• Liaise with the on-site supplier intervention activities as needed in order to ensure component delivery on time
• Establish, mentor and develop a Supplier Management, Procurement and Materials Logistics team aligned with Bombardier Aerospace Australia’s operational requirements.
• Liaise with other teams to ensure smooth operations from a planning and MRB perspective including change management.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance using appropriate scorecard metrics, service levels and delivery performance measures.
• Promote and act as a leader for Achieving Excellence System implementation.
• Assist in the development of departmental budgets. Ensure measuring and report on financial performance.
• Coach, mentor and develop employees in the group.
• Ensure timely and effective communications regarding operational issues, schedules and compliance with internal customers.
• Maintain a strong cross-functional focus, ensuring team members work collaboratively to meet operational objectives and customer support requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a diploma, university degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, logistics, procurement or a related field;
• You have significant experience in supply chain, inventory management, materials planning, procurement, logistics or material handling;
• You are able to foster a sense of teamwork and excellence in the workplace;
• You have demonstrated leadership skills combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• You possess strong organizational skills and have a good understanding of customer / supplier relations;
• You are pro-active, results-oriented and strive for continued improvement.
• You demonstrate developed interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a variety of individuals from different departments and other organizations;