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Manager-Category Buyer

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Thales

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Bangalore

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, contract knowledge, supply chain strategy implementation, market understanding, and best practice acquisition knowledge.
  • You will manage procurement categories, oversee RFI/RFP processes, lead supplier selection, and implement category strategies to ensure effective acquisition performance.

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in Procurement. Experience working in project/program, design / product development with cross functional teams. Demonstratable experience in negotiation projects &/or categories is desirable.
  • Ability to implement operational supply chain strategy
  • Contractual knowledge especially of framework agreements, Liability & insurance.
  • Ability to lead negotiation including import / export considerations
  • Understanding of the market for the categories under his/her control but also ability to understand the customer’s needs and program issues
  • Good knowledge of a best practice acquisition Process.

Responsibilities

  • The Category Buyer (CB) may support one or several procurement categories.
  • The CB is accountable for end to end performance of the acquisition process, via the management of the RFI &/or RFP's until the Pvet 4 stage (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions)
  • The CB is expected to lead supplier selection exercises to support business needs.
  • The CB ensures the deployment, implementation and monitoring of agreed category strategies.

FAQs

What is the location of the Manager-Category Buyer position?

The position is located in Bangalore, India.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Category Buyer?

The Category Buyer is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the acquisition process, leading supplier selection exercises, and ensuring the deployment and monitoring of agreed category strategies.

What is the minimum experience required for this role?

A minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement is required for this role.

What specific skills are important for a Category Buyer?

Important skills include the ability to implement operational supply chain strategy, contractual knowledge, negotiation skills, and a good understanding of the best practice acquisition process.

Does Thales provide opportunities for career mobility?

Yes, Thales offers a mobility policy that enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.

What types of categories may the Category Buyer support?

The Category Buyer may support one or several procurement categories, depending on the business needs.

Is experience in negotiation projects desirable for this position?

Yes, demonstrable experience in negotiation projects and categories is desirable for this position.

Will the Category Buyer lead any specific negotiations?

Yes, the Category Buyer will lead negotiations, including considerations related to import and export.

What is the culture at Thales regarding work flexibility?

Thales believes that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working, and they promote this approach within their organization.

How long has Thales been present in India?

Thales has been present in India since 1953.

Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.