Australia Global Supply Chain Program
Kongsberg Defence Australia's Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP) identifies and facilitates opportunities for Australian businesses to enter our international supply chain.
The Global Supply Chain Program is a Commonwealth funded program assisting in increasing the number of Australian suppliers and export opportunities within the global supply chains of major Defence companies, called Primes.
Our GSC team are looking to expand and diversify the KONGSBERG Supply chain by finding viable opportunities for Australian suppliers that benefit and compliment the current supply chain.
International team - Australia Focused
Our Global Supply Chain Program team provide Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and Kongsberg Maritime with Strategic sourcing capabilities solely focused on finding Australian suppliers. Our team members are experienced supply chain specialists located in Norway, Sweden and Australia. We'll support your onboarding audits, supplier development, facilitate support throughout the contracts, and provide advice on export compliance.
Where to start:
If you are an Australian supplier, the steps below will help maximise your chances for export success. Timelines are a guide only.
1. Self-assessment
Ask yourself the questions:
- Are you an Australian supplier?
- Where do you capabilities align with our product portfolio?
- Does your capability match what KONGSBERG are currently seeking?
- Have you completed your Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) Defence Business Readiness Tool (DBRT) assessment?
2. Register on JOSCAR
JOSCAR portal provides validated business due diligence to all buyers in the community. www.hellios.com
Register your interest to become a supplier here:
https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/suppliers/doing-business-with-us/register-your-interest-to-become-a-supplier/
3. Capability assessment and alignment
If we currently have or can foresee future demand for your capability in our global supply chain, we will reach out for an introduction meeting. An opportunity needs to align to your business capabilities.
This may include a site visit to see firsthand your companies capability.
Timeframe: 6 months +
4. Advisory and training
We may provide advisory and training services to your business including:
- Advice and reviews to ensure compliant and competitive bids
- Access to training via teams for Policy and Procedure walk throughs
- Access to in person supplier development training
- Access to supplier audits
Timeframe: approx. 1 year
5. Contracts to export
We will guide your business to be successful in your export contracts into our global supply chain.
Timeframe: 1 year +
