Commercial and Supply Chain Officer

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

We are now looking for a Commercial & Supply Chain Officer to join our corporate Commercial team, ideally based in Melbourne although other locations (Canberra and Adelaide) will be considered. This Commercial & Supply Chain Officer works as part of the Commercial & Supply Chain Function to provide a range of commercial support to the QinetiQ business in support of our existing customer contracts, new business opportunities and corporate needs. 

Supporting the Strategic Commercial Manager in the pursuit of business winning opportunities you will have the opportunity to work across the broad spectrum of commercial activities, including contract management, estimating and pricing, procurement and subcontract management, risk management, and trade compliance management. As the Commercial & Supply Chain officer your duties may also include:

• Supporting customer contract compliance reviews, estimating & pricing activities, supplier engagement (including to seek  quotations, conducting supplier assurance
• Working with business leaders to understand and execute QinetiQ’s obligations under customer contracts, respond appropriately to contract issues, support development or review of contract changes, and assist in contract close out
• Reviewing and coordinating non-disclosure and other agreements. 

To be successful in the role you will need to bring with you:

• A Bachelor Degree in a commercial field, such as business, accounting, law or a related field
• Experience gained in a commercial team, preferably in Defence Industry or a Government Department
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to draft contract change proposals and letters.
• Experience working in commercial/procurement administration and/or export controls would be highly desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels

Candidates MUST hold, or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1). 

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Jo Burns, via email; JBurns@qinetiq.com.au 

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.