Due to ongoing growth at Alliance Airlines, we are looking for an Operational Material Manager to join our team.Based in our Head Office near Brisbane Airport, the Operational Material Manager will be responsible for managing all supply chain activities involving Procurement in support of Alliance Airlines Line, Base and Workshop maintenance requirements. Responsibilities may in time expand to include all procurement activities within Alliance Aviation Services Group.  Identify, develop and implement best practice for Procurement procedures to enhance production supply, safety, operational and cost efficiencies. In addition, this role provides oversight of staff, along with implementing continuous improvement methodology, service quality to stakeholders and customers with the objective to meet and/or exceed required financial and operational production/on-time performance outcomes for the business.This role must ensure they actively comply with company safety and security standards and documented company procedures.The Operational Material Manager is responsible for but not limited to:Manage the Procurement activities ensuring support for Alliance Airlines maintenance activities.Provide oversight and direction to the Procurement staff to identify and implement best practice procedure efficiencies to reduce cost and improve delivery outcomes for the supply of parts.Collaborate with the Head of Department to meet the financial management goals of the procurementProvide effective performance management including advice and direction to the Procurement staff.Ensure the AOG Logistics Coordinators are at all times tasked and resourced effectively to enable optimum support of the AllianceDevelop individual and team Key Performance Indicators to establish and maintain effective outputs of team members.Manage, supervise and assist Procurement functions in support of all Inventory and Maintenance activities.Ensure department processes are efficient and cost effective while maintaining quality, safety, company and regulatorySeek out product and technical knowledge on a routine basis and encourage staff to apply this concept into their personal development.Review and update policy and procedures on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance, to ensure suitable instruction and direction is available to all staff.Provide guidance, training and mentoring to Procurement staff.Safety & Security ComplianceContribute to compliance and audit activities inclusive of internal, regulatory and customer audits, and assist in responses to reportsPromote and maintain a high standard of quality, safety and security compliance as required by the Alliance Airlines Corporate Safety Manual by all subordinateEmployees should ensure they are aware of Company Safety and Security Policy & Procedures and ensure their actions are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and company standards.Promote safety & security reporting within Electronic Safety Management System by all staffWhat are we looking for?Qualifications:Previous experience of similar role.Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management qualification, i.e. Diploma in Logistics or similar. Knowledge:Supply Chain – Procurement management disciplines.Leadership and team performance concepts.Familiarity to the operational objectives and pressure points of an aviation business.Demonstrated ability to apply logic to compilation of data.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team focussed environment.Demonstrated commitment to Alliance Values – Performance, Purpose, People & Service.Skills:Ability to lead and develop a large working group.Excellent written, oral & strong analytical and reasoning skillsWell-developed computing skills, particularly MS OfficeAbility to think laterally in order to problem solve and take initiative.Effective time management skills & high attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team focussedExperience:Detailed experience in an aviation Procurement environment.Detailed vendor relationship development experience preferably within an aviation environmentDetailed experience with computer-based purchasing/inventory systemsDetailed Management / Supervisory experience within a Supply Chain Department.Experience in continual improvement and change managementProcurement experience from other large or specialist industry that can be utilised to establish alternate methods of process and interaction within Alliance Airlines.Experience in interaction with CASA and 3rd Party organisations in regard to aviation auditing and/or qualityExperience or training in Workplace Health and Safety and EnvironmentalExperience or exposure to Aviation Safety ManagementIf you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of Alliance Airlines, we invite you to apply now and take the next step in your career with Alliance Airlines.This role is 100% onsite based at our National Head Office, Brisbane.About Alliance Alliance is a leading provider of contract, charter and allied aviation and maintenance services currently employing more than 1300 staff.The Company provides essential services to mining, energy, and government sectors as well as wet lease services for other airlines.Alliance is unique in that it owns its whole fleet. Currently that fleet consists of 73 aircraft and is rapidly increasing over 100 aircraft in the near future.  We are locally owned with the majority of the Company's shareholders located in Australia and New Zealand. Drug and Alcohol testing and police check clearance will be part of the recruitment process.All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. We thank you for your application however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted.Alliance Airlines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are a merit-based organisation that supports local communities to offer long term sustainable employment based on delivering a safe aviation operation.  AUD Brisbane 4000