Procurement Specialist

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we deliver innovative Defence capability that protects those who serve. Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team making a real impact.

The role:

As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll lead end-to-end procurement activities across indirect categories - covering sourcing, supplier engagement, negotiation and contract management.

Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll ensure the timely delivery of goods and services while meeting cost, quality and compliance expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procure-to-pay and source-to-contract activities (RFx, evaluation, negotiation)

• Overseeing subcontract performance across the lifecycle

• Raising and managing purchase orders in SAP

• Supporting strategic sourcing and cost optimisation initiatives

• Acting as Purchasing Card Administrator, ensuring compliance and reporting

• Providing procurement guidance to internal stakeholders and maintaining audit-ready records

About you:

You’re a proactive procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment and enjoys delivering value through strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

You bring:

• 5+ years’ procurement experience in a complex environment

• Strong sourcing, negotiation and analytical skills

• Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP)

• High attention to detail and strong communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes

Desirable: relevant qualification in procurement or related field

Security: Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 clearance required

Be part of a team that does the right thing, delivers on commitments, and works together to solve complex challenges.

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.  

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training 

• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave 

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs

• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave 

• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program 

• Employee Discount Program

• Employee Recognition Program

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact hayley.bincalar@au.ngc.com

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification