Job Info

Location: PERTH, WA

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Your New Company This is an exceptional opportunity to join an innovative Australian technology and manufacturing organisation at a pivotal stage of growth.

Following significant investment, increasing global demand, and an expanding portfolio of industry-leading programs, the business is scaling rapidly and building capabilities that are helping shape the future of advanced engineering and manufacturing. With a culture centred around innovation, agility, and continuous improvement, you'll join a highly collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions are visible, and your career can grow alongside the organisation. This is a unique chance to be part of a business transitioning from growth phase to industry leader, offering meaningful responsibility, strong leadership support, and genuine long-term career development opportunities.

Your New Role Reporting to the Production & Operations Manager, the Supply Chain Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials, supplier performance, procurement activities, inventory management, and logistics operations across a growing manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams, you will help build and mature supply chain capability while ensuring continuity of supply, operational efficiency, and scalability as the business continues to expand. Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day supply chain operations across procurement, supplier management, logistics, and inventory.

Developing and executing supply chain plans aligned to production requirements and business growth objectives. Managing supplier relationships, performance, quality, delivery expectations, and commercial outcomes.



Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including long lead-time items and sole-source dependencies.

Supporting new product introduction activities and scaling production capability. Driving procurement activities to ensure materials are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget. Monitoring inventory levels and implementing strategies that optimise stock holdings while supporting production demands.

Coordinating inbound and outbound logistics activities, including freight, warehousing, and supplier deliveries. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance and operational effectiveness. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance, procurement efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across the entire supply chain function and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the organisation. What You'll

Need to Succeed To be successful, you'll bring: Previous experience in a Supply Chain role within a defence, aerospace or AS9100 workplace.

Demonstrated experience within manufacturing, advanced engineering, industrial, defence, aerospace, automotive, mining, or other complex technical environments. Strong supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing procurement activities, supplier performance, lead times, and inventory requirements.





Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain reporting tools.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Highly regarded experience includes: Exposure to regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.

Supplier qualification, audit support, and supplier development experience. Inventory optimisation and materials planning expertise. Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.

Exposure to export-controlled environments and international supply chains. Eligibility Requirements: Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances.

Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and regulated operating environments. High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail. What's on Offer

Join a fast-growing Australian technology and manufacturing success story. Work at the forefront of innovation and advanced engineering. High levels of visibility and influence across the organisation.

Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to scale. Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture. Diverse and challenging work with significant autonomy.

Modern facilities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Competitive salary package and performance incentives. What to

Do Now If you're a motivated supply chain professional looking to join an innovative organisation during an exciting period of growth and transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or share your CV directly to amy . mcnulty @ hays. com.

au Please click here to apply.

📌 Supply Chain Officer - Aerospace & Defence (Perth)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Perth