CAREERS IN NAVAL SHIPBUILDING ABOUT THE NAVAL SHIPBUILDING COLLEGE The Naval Shipbuilding College was created to support the shipbuilding industry and associated supply chain to identify, skill and recruit the 15,000-strong sovereign workforce needed to build and sustain the Royal Australian Navy’s new fleet. Over the next 30 years Australia will invest $90 billion constructing some of the most technologically advanced combat vessels in the world which will play a pivotal role in ensuring the defence and stability of our country and region. The national, continuous shipbuilding enterprise has a job to suit every Australian - from unqualified workers, first year apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals. By collaborating with training and education providers in every state and territory in Australia the Naval Shipbuilding College is ensuring courses are aligned with the specific skill requirements of the shipbuilding industry. For more information about the College and how you can register your interest in a securing a job visit www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Drive sound commercial outcomes through category planning and execution, sourcing and ongoing supplier management activity. Manage suppliers and development of purchasing strategies which meet budgetary and operational requirements for the organisation. Oversee procurement program support and the development and maintenance of stakeholder and supplier relationships. Possess strong market knowledge of trends, reporting and recording skills and have the ability to apply analytical processes including numerical and quantitative data interpretation PURCHASING MANAGER