Moss Vale, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full time Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain – Australia, this independent role collaborates closely with the seven managers and their teams in Komatsu Underground's Supply Chain department. In the role of Supply Program Manager, you will lead initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and manage our worldwide supply network. You will oversee global sourcing decisions, shorten lead times, achieve cost reductions, and mitigate risks. You will maintain supply continuity, assess business risks, and improve agility in adapting to global economic or political shifts. About you. As a supply chain expert, you are committed to enhancing quality and efficiency while reducing lead times, risks, and costs. You have built a strong skill set and aim to leverage your expertise in best practice supply chain management to concentrate on strategic initiatives and execute critical projects. You recognise that achieving success involves establishing credibility while forming robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive positive results. You embrace detail, dive into data analysis, and interpret it to convey a narrative. You seek a position that promotes the sharing of your ideas and provides support in bringing them to life. Key Responsibilities: Indirectly manage a complex supplier base across local, global, and intercompany networks. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, comparing local vs. global supply capabilities, and optimizing the supply chain. Assess geopolitical risks and develop dual source streams to enhance supply chain agility. Develop strategies to minimize supply chain risk and ensure continuity of supply. Lead key supply chain optimization projects. Support product strategy programs and supplier development programs to optimize safety, compliance, quality, delivery, and cost. Lead and support Supply Chain Excellence initiatives. Qualifications/Requirements: Business degree or diploma, and qualifications in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management are highly regarded. Minimum of five years' experience in supply chain management or a senior operational role in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering industries. Broad understanding of purchasing, materials management, and manufacturing excellence. Proven experience in strategy development with a focus on compliance to safety, quality, and procurement policies. Strong leadership skills with an emphasis on indirect management through influence. Solid understanding of contract and commercial law related to purchasing management. Experienced user of MRP within an engineering-based manufacturing business. Intermediate Excel and Power BI skills for data analysis. Each application should include a current resume and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and accomplishments in the field. Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr