Industrial Buyer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**Job Description**:
**OUR BENEFITS**
- Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with competitive remuneration and benefits.
- ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment.
- Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
- Veterans Leave.
- Personal & professional training development opportunities.

**OUR TEAM**

As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose.

**YOUR ROLE**:
Come join us as an Industrial Buyer and play a key role in how Thales provides value to its customers. You will directly contribute to Thales’ ability to meet the service levels expected by internal and external customers, with the right supplier and at the right price to ensure the timely delivery of goods or services to the business and play a facilitating role with the various parties to the incoming flow.

Working at our Brisbane, Eagle Farm office, on Jagera and Turrbul Land, your day to day responsibilities include:

- Assume end-to-end ownership of every order placed, including tracking timely deliveries of ordered products and services, expediting late deliveries, resolving billing errors, and updating update information in information systems.
- Work with the relevant area on the trade control documents including the processing of the Commodity Export Classification Certificates (CECCs) and End User Undertakings.
- Handle exceptions (advance, cancelled and deferred purchase orders).
- Manage shortages, delays and returns proactively as soon as they are identified (through reviews of WIP, orders or projections).
- Ensure that order-related dates are kept up to date in the ERP (e.g. during portfolio reviews), in collaboration with suppliers.
- Resolve billing issues related to ordered products or services and manage disputes that prevent billing of orders under your responsibility.

**YOUR EXPERIENCE**:

- Good understanding of order management processes and ability to request quotes and use them to place orders.
- Ability to develop and expand internal and supplier relationships (support, escalation, etc.).
- Professional use of commercial contracts and general terms and conditions.
- Well-developed sense of priorities, accurate self-assessment and ability to anticipate, be proactive and generate added value.

**WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY**:
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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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