Procurement Manager

1 day ago

Sydney, Australia Thales Full time

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

**About Your Role: Procurement Manager**

As the Procurement Manager, you'll oversee and drive procurement activities for Above Water Systems Business in Australia. You will represent the Procurement organization within CBU, acting as the single interface for program stakeholders. You'll champion ethical procurement practices and foster excellence across the board.

Your key focus? Creating exceptional procurement solutions—competitive, high-quality, and timely. Early engagement in bids allows you to optimize solutions and introduce innovative supply chain approaches, considering the entire program lifecycle.

This role demands effective stakeholder management skills, collaborating seamlessly across business development, bid teams, and project delivery, with a keen eye on engineering solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Challenge and optimize procurement needs, promoting a cost-effective supply chain approach to enhance solution competitiveness.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy, aligning with program specifics, Australian content targets, and business directives.
- Support business in preparing competitive bids or proposals.
- Oversee end-to-end tendering processes and supplier selection, actively participating in procurement reviews for supplier evaluation and contracting.
- Coordinate procurement plan execution and subcontract administration in collaboration with Category Buyers and Subcontracts Managers.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, fostering synergy with global procurement activities.

**Skills, Qualifications & Experience**:

- Over 10 years of procurement experience in high-tech environments, focusing on maritime maintenance and capability upgrades.
- Proficiency in managing complex projects within large international organizations.
- Experience in Bid and Proposal procurement activities, negotiating contracts up to $20M.
- Strong relationship-building skills to influence internal stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in IT productivity tools.
- Supply chain experience in an international context, adept in Make/Buy decisions and Risk Management.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Engineering/Technical degree or Project Management qualifications.
- Background in Electronics, Mechanical Trade/Technical qualifications.
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
- ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder - Care & Support Partner

**Good to Know**

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

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