Supply Chain Category Analyst, Defence...

Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Category Analyst to support Defence Maritime programs through advanced analytics, reporting and data-driven decision making. This role operates within a secure Defence environment and requires access to Defence logistics and procurement systems.

The Supply Chain Category Analyst will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing analytics dashboards that support category management strategies and Defence supply chain optimisation initiatives. An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities
* Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive Supply Chain Analytics dashboards for Defence programs
* Establish and manage a Work Breakdown Structure outlining analytics activities, milestones and deliverables
* Provide regular progress reporting to Defence stakeholders against agreed timelines
* Conduct gap analysis on required data sets, including data cleansing and validation activities
* Develop training materials and standard operating procedures for dashboard usage and maintenance
* Coordinate progress reporting and analytics outputs for Defence and internal stakeholders
* Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to ensure accurate data integration and reporting across systems
* Provide expert advice on supply chain optimisation, category management strategies and performance improvement
* Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to identify contract category performance and potential savings
* Analyse internal and external data sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities across Defence supply chains
* Support governance and compliance with Defence procurement and logistics frameworks

Essential requirements
* Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent qualification
* Demonstrated expertise in Power BI, data analytics and dashboard development
* Experience working with Defence Logistics Information Systems
* Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification highly desirable
* Defence experience preferred
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential and must be held at the time of application
* Applications without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered

Defence disclaimer
* This role requires access to secure Defence information and systems and is subject to Defence security and clearance requirements

Location
* Sydney

Weekly hours
* 40