Product Procurement Manager

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is searching for a Procurement Leader who will optimize the procurement process while ensuring alignment with business strategies. This role demands strong negotiation and analytical skills, with experience in supply chain architecture and stakeholder management being crucial. You will contribute significantly to project success within the defense sector, supporting innovative technology solutions while adhering to a commitment to inclusivity and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Job sharing

Home working options

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain architecture development.
• Mid to senior-level procurement experience required.
• Experience with supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement functions to ensure competitive projects.
• Collaborate on risk-managed terms and conditions.
• Work with internal teams to align acquisition strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

E-ACQ

Oracle (B1)

SAP

Job description

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. Your health and well-being matter to us, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times.

Role Overview:

To represent Procurement as an integral part of a campaign, Product, or Project team, leading the resources of the function to optimize its contribution to producing competitive campaigns and delivering profitable projects.

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure Acquisition or Sourcing strategies align with the business needs in the short, medium, and long term.

Collaborate with product development teams to determine work package needs, competitiveness objectives, and target costs. Develop and negotiate a supply chain architecture that meets all product requirements.

Deliver risk-managed Terms and Conditions of contract for all supply chain elements.

During project phases, work closely with stakeholders to manage procurement aspects, ensuring work packages meet technical, program, cost, and performance requirements.

Support activities across different businesses or locations within the UK as needed.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Commercially astute with advanced negotiation skills and experience with various contracting models.
• Broad procurement skills including Needs Analysis, Design to Cost, Make-Team-Buy, Technical Interface Management, Acquisition Strategy, International Sourcing, Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Subcontract Management.
• Leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for cross-functional and cross-organizational engagement.
• Negotiation skills in complex systems environments.
• Analytical skills and well-developed organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in major development or manufacturing subcontract programs/projects.
• Broad technical and commercial understanding of Thales products and supplied parts/services.
• Ability to lead Make, Team, Buy decisions.
• Experience with upstream purchasing techniques like Co-Development, Co-Engineering, Value Engineering, etc.

Experience:

Essential:

• Supply chain architecture development and implementation.
• Mid to senior procurement or commercial role experience.
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, negotiation techniques.

Desirable:

• Experience with procurement tools such as E-ACQ.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with Engineering and R&T teams.
• Experience with ERP systems like Oracle (B1) or SAP.
• Experience presenting to end customers during bid or project phases.

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Candidates must provide evidence of identity, work eligibility in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance.

At Thales, we provide careers, not just jobs. We support mobility and flexible working arrangements to help our employees develop their careers globally or within their expertise.

Thales UK is committed to inclusive hiring and provides accommodations for neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For assistance, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team.

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About Thales

Thales is a global high-tech leader in aerospace, defence, transportation, and security, investing in digital and deep tech innovations like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technology.

Notice

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

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