Spare Parts Specialist

About the Team

Join a team that is setting the standard for through life support through the sourcing and management of spare parts to support fleets of new vehicles supporting the Australian Defence Force.

About the Role

The Spare Parts Specialist role is to manage the end to end process from request for quote, vendor management, pricing and order management in support the customer in the supply of parts to customers and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) providers.

The TLS Spare Parts Specialist role is to identify, and assist in the supply of parts to customers and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) providers, specifically:

• Identification and validation of the spare part numbers through the effective use of a number of IT systems, engineering resources and drawings; and
• Receiving and processing quotations for the supply of spare parts and completing inventory transactions in SAP, including purchase and sales orders, delivery notes and invoices, and liaison with our 3PL.

The responsibilities of the Spare Parts Specialist include:

• Accepting and placing orders for spare parts and invoicing customers using SAP.
• Maintaining and Updating the In Service Support Data Base (ISSDB)
• Process and action Defence Web orders and quotation requests
• Assist in the stowage and identification of non-codifed parts from the MRSL
• Warehouse inventory and stock control, in conjunction with our 3PL.
• Liaison with customers, suppliers and third party logistics (3PL) companies on operational issues.
• Assist with the delivery of initial batch parts to the Commonwealth customer in support of the ILS team including arranging painting and packaging of specified parts with suppliers.

What are we looking for?

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

• Experience with heavy commercial or similar vehicles
• Sound experience in the supply of spare parts and use of inventory management systems
• Sufficient technical knowledge to be able to access and interpret engineering drawings and other resources to identify relevant part numbers for military vehicles and modules/mission systems (including tippers, tankers, stores units etc.)
• Sound experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook and the Office suite of products
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 13^th of May 2025

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and our community. If you do not think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we would still love to hear from you.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.