Procurement Project Manager

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• Full representation and accountability for procurement for OME in the UK from both a product and project perspective
• An opportunity to develop and promote Thales procurement competitiveness internally as well as externally (customers and consortia)
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)

• Defining, implementing and executing the procurement acquisition plan/strategy (project, product development and production phases) in accordance with the allocated targets (time, quality, costs, risks and opportunities)
• Being an effective link between the internal customer and transnational procurements and the interface to all segments/categories
• Validating the availability of offers on the market of the product/project design
• Optimising the cost of procured parts, in collaboration with Category Managers/Subcontract Managers/Tactical Buyers, to increase the competitiveness of the solution
• Liaising with operational teams and Category Managers/Subcontract Managers / Tactical Buyers to monitor the execution of the procurement plan and updating the procurement dashboard
• Defining and monitoring the contractual requirements of the procurement acquisition plan

• Have demonstrable understanding of the procurement lifecycle, procurement strategy and supplier management in best practice environments through bid, project, product development and production phases
• Have demonstrable experience working within a complex, multinational, multi-site organisation and working with different cultures; experience within Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing or other comparable industries is desirable
• Have a strong technical awareness of the end-to-end procurement activities (including experience of project management), with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and assess opportunities
• Possess excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with experience building and managing strong, long lasting relationships across internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers
• Have experience working autonomously within a matrix organisation and managing your own deliverables without the requirement of regular supervision
• MCIPS / IACCM / EIPM qualifications desirable

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection and an employee assistance programme.

In addition, our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefits to suit your needs. You can choose to add a number of optional benefits including healthcare cash plan, health assessments, family cover, private medical insurance, buying/selling annual leave, gym membership discounts and more.

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus, 27 days annual leave + 1 company day + UK public holidays and the opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities/communities.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Project Management and Information Technology

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage