CAREERS IN NAVAL SHIPBUILDING ABOUT THE NAVAL SHIPBUILDING COLLEGE The Naval Shipbuilding College is an Australian Government initiative supporting the naval shipbuilding industry and associated supply chain in identifying, and skilling, the workforce needed to build and sustain the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet. The Australian Government is investing $90 billion in constructing some of the most technologically advanced ships and submarines in the world, which will play a pivotal role in ensuring the defence of our borders and stability of our region. This investment will create approximately 15,000 jobs across many diverse job families. There is a career to suit every Australian, including unqualified workers, first year apprentices and graduates, and experienced professionals. By collaborating with training and education providers in all states and territories, the Naval Shipbuilding College is ensuring endorsed courses align specifically with the skill requirements of the shipbuilding industry. To find out more about Australia’s National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise and what it could mean for you and your career, register your interest at: www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au CAREERS IN NAVAL SHIPBUILDING 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