Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.The Tactical Buyer Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of Tactical Buyers within a region. The role will be required to provide supervisory direction and guidance to Tactical Buyers and prioritize activities on a regular frequency. Additionally, the Tactical Buer Team Leader will need to measure SLAs and KPIs for the tactical procurement team which meet or exceed the expectations of the region/service and support the GBU and BLs.Missions and Responsibilities:Drive innovative solutions to optimize resources and headcountManage and resolve internal and external conflict as an escalation pathProvide general supervisory and instructional direction to a team of tactical buyersCapture and cascade knowledge of global/regional commodity strategies to their respective teamsEnsure accuracy of order placement and cancelationInterface with other shared services (Accounting) to capture required changes or modifications to purchase order documentsEnsure proper execution to process and procedure as per ChorusMaintain regulatory compliance to Thales, regional, federal, or local laws & requirementsDevelop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demandRequirements:Bachelor Degree in engineering, business, supply chain, finance, or economics (required)5+ years of procurement experience in a large multinational project, product, and solutions based settingStrong working knowledge of various ERPsUnderstanding of general business process and flowStrong working knowledge of procurement foundational elementsManagerial understanding and capabilityUnderstanding of relevant tax codes and financial reporting methodologiesEnglish (required)#LI-Onsite#LI-AM2At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
