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About the Team

This role will be based at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence – MILVEHCOE, Redbank and also at Ann St in the Fortitude Valley.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast paced, collaborative team of professionals. You will have the right environment to learn and grow within this supportive and growing team.

About the Role

The Procurement team has several graduate roles open for a February 2024 or July 2024 start in Brisbane. We are seeking applicants with diverse backgrounds including business, commerce, engineering or law graduates.

The RDA Procurement Graduate Program consists of four rotations (each three months long). Three of the rotations will be completed within the broader Supply Chain Team, the rotations may include:

• Subcontracts;
• Procurement;
• Australian Industry Content;
• Facilities; or
• Program Strategic Purchasing.

The Procurement Graduate Program allows Graduates to experience working in various parts of the business, engage with different stakeholders (e.g. customers, suppliers, Procurement, Project Management, Finance and Engineering) and develop a well-rounded commercial and professional skillset.

The general and generic duties of a Graduate at RDA may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the negotiation of contractual documents with subcontractors and other members of the RDA supply chain;
• Participate in the structuring and negotiation of commercial transactions;
• Support the broader Supply Chain Team, including senior team members with ad hoc activities including preparation of contracts, documents, correspondence, training materials and other tasks as required;
• Identifying analytical solutions to problems and difficult situations in the day to day operations of the respective team and broader business;
• Work with the respective teams to streamline processes and increase productivity;
• Actively develop a thorough understanding of RDA policies, procedures and the Defence industry as a whole;
• Effectively communicate with all key stakeholders across various parts of the business in support of senior team members; and
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your Manager from time to time in support of achieving strategic and commercial objectives.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust. 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 include: 

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Law or Commerce;
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint and Word;
• Demonstrated a high level of personal motivation and willingness to learn;
• High attention to detail; and
• Ability to travel interstate and/or overseas when required.

At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Have a long weekend every second week with a 9-day working fortnight
• Working in a great team and with exciting products
• State-of-the-art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
• Internal incentive and referral program
• Opportunity for career development and further training
• Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
• Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
• Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
• Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
• Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
• Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing