Strategic Procurement Category Lead

Thales Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport discount

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Novated Lease options

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing & Support Partner

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking a procurement professional to join our corporate team. You will manage supplier portfolios, develop category strategies and drive the tendering process to secure value across regions.

With 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, you will influence decisions, negotiate contracts, and ensure Spend Management excellence while navigating complex projects in a large organisation. Australian citizenship and defence clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Technical/Engineering/Business degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of Procurement or Strategic Sourcing experience.
• Experience in Procurement, Contract Management or Commercial roles.
• Experience in large, complex projects and stakeholder influence.
• Professional accreditation (CIPS, EIPM, RICS or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong IT productivity skills (Office, Excel).
• Australian citizen eligible for Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a category strategy for suppliers aligned to regional and global objectives.
• Source, assess and qualify potential suppliers; consolidate demand.
• Set up contracts and report on Spend Management.
• Lead the tendering process with disciplined RFIs/RFQs.
• Manage RFQ packages, evaluate responses, and provide recommendations.
• Identify risks and opportunities; influence design/specifications for savings.
• Propose negotiation strategies and lead negotiations.
• Coordinate final decisions and execute procurement contracts.
• Support supply chain by monitoring supplier performance and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Excel

Office Suite

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Tools

Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Thales Australia is seeking a procurement professional to join our corporate team. You will manage supplier portfolios, develop category strategies and drive the tendering process to secure value across regions.

With 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, you will influence decisions, negotiate contracts, and ensure Spend Management excellence while navigating complex projects in a large organisation. Australian citizenship and defence clearance eligibility are required.