Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Garden Island, Australia Thales Full time

At Thales, we understand the significance of procurement in driving innovation and growth. As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our supply chain strategy, ensuring value for money, quality, and timely delivery.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team based at Garden Island. This critical role involves managing subcontractors to deliver key program requirements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, while fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

The Role:

  • RFP Management: Oversee the RFP process, defining scope of work, selecting subcontractors, and facilitating evaluations to ensure optimal solutions.
  • Task Allocation: Assign tasks to subcontractors, balancing value for money, contractual compliance, and capacity management across programs.
  • Vendor Performance Management: Monitor and improve subcontractor performance, leveraging strengths and addressing performance issues.
  • Contract Negotiations: Collaborate with AWS PPM and Procurement Category Buyers to negotiate and maintain subcontractor agreements and contractual terms.
  • Subcontractor Outcomes Coordination: Oversee warranty management, dispute resolution, and other subcontractor outcomes with the program team.

About You:

  • Qualifications: Hold relevant qualifications in procurement or project management (or equivalent), with Electronics or Mechanical Trade/Technical qualifications being desirable.
  • Commercial Contracts Experience: Proven experience in working with commercial contracts and general terms and conditions.
  • Negotiation Skills: Possess strong negotiation skills, enabling effective communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Leadership: Demonstrate ability to work independently, manage projects, and influence decisions.
  • Passion & Resilience: Exhibit a proactive and energetic approach to achieving goals, even under challenging circumstances.

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