Position Title: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: HendersonWhat’s on OfferBased in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location I Free ParkingOptional 9-day fortnight I Career growth opportunities. ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.  The OpportunityAustal is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and logistics operations within the Patrol Boat Program. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the program meets its cost, schedule, and performance objectives through effective supply chain strategy and execution.The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across all supply chain functions, fostering alignment between internal stakeholders, key suppliers, and customers. Working in close partnership with the Strategic Shipbuilding Organisation, the Supply Chain Manager will ensure that supply chain initiatives are fully integrated with the program’s operational and commercial goals, driving efficiency, resilience, and value across the enterprise. What’s involved Develop and implement procurement and logistics strategies aligned with program objectives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.Drive continuous improvement across end-to-end supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and performance.Establish and manage program supply chain budgets, monitor expenditures, and lead cost-saving initiatives to meet financial targets.Provide accurate and timely reporting on supply chain performance, risks, and financial metrics.Manage procurement and logistics schedules to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.Maintain comprehensive tracking of program orders to ensure accuracy, visibility, and timely fulfilment.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support program success.Support supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure compliance with program and commercial requirements.Enforce quality standards, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate corrective actions for non-conformances.Collaborate with strategic supply chain teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.  You’ll need10+ years relevant Supply Chain experienceTertiary education in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Logistics, Business or a related fieldHighly experience in managing supply chain activities in an ERP – preferably IFSExcellent negotiation stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent problem solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvementExperience within a Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation (desirable) Professional Certifications such as APICS (CPIM, CSSCP), CIPS (desirable)Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.  AUD Henderson 6166

Supply Chain Manager

Position Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Henderson

What’s on Offer

  • Based in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location I Free Parking
  • Optional 9-day fortnight I Career growth opportunities.
  • ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder
  • Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

 

The Opportunity

Austal is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and logistics operations within the Patrol Boat Program. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the program meets its cost, schedule, and performance objectives through effective supply chain strategy and execution.

The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across all supply chain functions, fostering alignment between internal stakeholders, key suppliers, and customers. Working in close partnership with the Strategic Shipbuilding Organisation, the Supply Chain Manager will ensure that supply chain initiatives are fully integrated with the program’s operational and commercial goals, driving efficiency, resilience, and value across the enterprise.

 

What’s involved

  •  Develop and implement procurement and logistics strategies aligned with program objectives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement across end-to-end supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and performance.
  • Establish and manage program supply chain budgets, monitor expenditures, and lead cost-saving initiatives to meet financial targets.
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting on supply chain performance, risks, and financial metrics.
  • Manage procurement and logistics schedules to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.
  • Maintain comprehensive tracking of program orders to ensure accuracy, visibility, and timely fulfilment.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support program success.
  • Support supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure compliance with program and commercial requirements.
  • Enforce quality standards, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate corrective actions for non-conformances.
  • Collaborate with strategic supply chain teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

  

You’ll need

  • 10+ years relevant Supply Chain experience
  • Tertiary education in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Logistics, Business or a related field
  • Highly experience in managing supply chain activities in an ERP – preferably IFS
  • Excellent negotiation stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Experience within a Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation (desirable)
  • Professional Certifications such as APICS (CPIM, CSSCP), CIPS (desirable)

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

 

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

 

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

 

  • Posted Date 12 Jun 2025
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided