Job: Subcontracts Manager

About the Team

The Subcontracts team plays a critical role in managing a broad portfolio of subcontractors who provide essential services & components to our programs. Working closely with Procurement, Engineering and Legal to ensure complex subcontracted solutions are delivered on time and comply to business policies and standards.

About the Role

The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for the administration and management of all subcontract activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of services and products.

The role involves leading the end-to-end subcontracting process, from pre-award through post-award administration. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure that subcontracts are in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field;
• Great experience in subcontract management or procurement, preferably within Defence;
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing subcontracts and vendor relationships;
• Strong understanding of subcontracting processes, contract law and procurement regulations;
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.