Procurement Manager

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 conventionally armed, 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

This is a rare chance to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping ASC’s long‑term procurement strategy within the submarine enterprise. As Procurement Manager, you will lead a specialist corporate procurement team, driving strategic sourcing, category management and capability partnerships to support Australia’s sovereign submarine enterprise. Operating in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment, you’ll influence major procurement outcomes, uplift team capability, and collaborate across a highly complex stakeholder network to ensure critical program delivery. This role can be based at Osborne, South Australia or Henderson, Western Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ASC’s long‑term corporate procurement strategy and medium‑term sourcing, SRM and category management plans.
• Establish and monitor procurement performance measures to drive efficiency, cost savings and continuous improvement across submarine programs.
• Prepare high‑level strategy papers, briefs and recommendations for executive and board‑level governance forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organisational objectives.
• Manage, mentor and develop corporate procurement teams, fostering a culture of accountability, performance and professional growth.
• Ensure best‑practice procurement governance, ethical conduct, and compliance with legislation, ASC policies and the enterprise risk management framework.
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement risks to support submarine availability, capability and long‑term sustainment.

About you 

• Degree‑qualified or experienced in commerce, law, engineering or supply chain, with at least 10 years in senior supply chain leadership across defence, manufacturing, mining or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation, scaling teams and enhancing capability.
• Deep knowledge of procurement strategy, governance, risk management and end‑to‑end supply chain systems.
• Adaptive to change and comfortable in ambiguity.
• Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams and communicate complex information with clarity, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at senior management level.
• Strategic mindset with a proactive, outcomes‑focused approach to planning, decision-making and business improvement.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and adherence to organisational, legal and public policy requirements.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance up to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• 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

ASC’s 2,400-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. Established in 1985, 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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.