Procurement Director, Optronics & Missile Electronics (UK)

WeAreTechWomen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Procurement Director for OME UK in Glasgow to lead a team of procurement professionals and shape strategic sourcing across bids, programmes and products. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Programme and Finance to deliver measurable value and sustained performance.

The role requires extensive leadership in procurement within large engineering environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and a focus on transformation, supplier partnerships and continuous

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within Procurement, Supply Chain or related function.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams within complex matrix organisations.
• Ability to build credibility and influence with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong procurement, commercial and supplier management expertise in large engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Defence industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Optronics & Missile Electronics procurement organisation.
• Act as the senior procurement representative for the business.
• Lead procurement activity across bids, programmes, projects and products, balancing cost, quality, schedule and risk.
• Develop and strengthen supplier relationships, ensuring a resilient and competitive supply chain.
• Drive value creation and procurement performance through robust sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Programmes, Finance and Business leadership teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Champion transformation, innovation and operational excellence across the procurement function.
• Contribute to the wider UK Procurement strategy, helping shape the future direction of procurement across Thales.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Job description

Thales is seeking a Procurement Director for OME UK in Glasgow to lead a team of procurement professionals and shape strategic sourcing across bids, programmes and products. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Programme and Finance to deliver measurable value and sustained performance.

The role requires extensive leadership in procurement within large engineering environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and a focus on transformation, supplier partnerships and continuous