Tactical Buyer

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

**Main activities**:
**PURCHASING**:

- Responsible to manage Procurement Purchase Contracts with the key suppliers assigned to her/him
- Execute all Day To Day activities related to Procurement Purchase Contracts.
- Receiving procurement requests and verifying their conformity to operating methods.
- Transforming Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs).
- Responsible to review and ensure accuracy of the PO including but not limited to: ship-to location, supplier information, and relevant notes/comments.
- Ensuring supplier acknowledgement of Purchase Order receipt and delivery commitment.
- Managing purchase order cancellation, rescheduling or PO information changes (quantity, price, and requirements).
- Follow-up and expediting of purchase orders.
- Managing disputes and problem resolution.

**NEGOTIATION**:

- Manage local negotiations within the (DOA) Delegation of Authority thresholds and in alignment with Regional Procurement Category Managers and Buyers.
- RFQ management within the DOA thresholds.
- Involve the segment team (CBs/CMs) and/or PPM as needed.

**GOVERNANCE**:

- Report on procurement projects status.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis.
- Be accountable for compliance with Thales procurement policy and with the "Manage Acquisition" process of Chorus 2.0.
- Report on individual and Team KPIs
- Participate and/or Lead Supplier reviews (Weekly Delivery reviews, Performance improvement and Supplier Program Reviews.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business
- 4+ years of experience in similar role
- Experienced in Oracle E-Business Suite or equivalent ERP systems is desirable
- Ability to lead negotiations.
- Expertise in analyze Commercial Contracts.
- Ability to make commitments and deliver on such
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team & cross-functional team.
- Capability to manage by influence and to convince
- Good level of English