Procurement Specialist – Defence Supply Chain

About the role

ASC is seeking a commercially astute Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement team in Western Australia. You will manage sourcing activities, purchase orders, supplier performance and contract outcomes across a diverse portfolio, supporting Australia’s maritime capability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance across assigned contracts.
• Conduct sourcing and procurement activities to achieve best‑value outcomes.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation and engagement processes.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against delivery, quality and commercial requirements.

Required profile

• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Contract Management or related discipline, or significant procurement experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in defence, resources, engineering, construction or similarly complex contract environments.
• Strong contract management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain National Police Clearance, Australian Defence Security Clearance and access to protected US defence technology.

Required skills

• Proficiency with procurement systems.
• Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work.
• Up to 10 days additional leave each year.
• Generous parental leave and subsidised childcare.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a diverse supportive environment.