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Procurement Project Manager

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Thales

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You need strong influence skills, open-mindedness, conflict resolution, procurement experience, project management competencies, financial basics, risk management, and knowledge of regulations.
  • You will align sourcing strategies with business needs, collaborate with teams on work packages, negotiate supply chain agreements, and manage procurement aspects during project phases.

Requirements

  • Capability to manage by influence and to convince
  • Open minded (listen, share ideas) and bring added value / capture innovation
  • Capability to animate international multi organization project (or bid) teams (requesters, Global Category Managers/Category Managers/Category Buyers, contract management,…)
  • Capability to speak out and to handle conflicts / problem resolution
  • Understanding of the BL business model and of products’ lifecycles
  • Make or Buy and risk management skills
  • Basics in Finance
  • Long term vision of product or project
  • Ability to commit and to deliver
  • Procurement experience
  • Bid and Project Management competencies
  • Bring added value / capture innovation
  • Knowledge in cost evaluation, Design to Value, Lean approach.
  • Basics skills in regulations (export control, Reach, etc...)

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be working with internal stakeholders to ensure acquisition or sourcing strategies for a campaign, bid, or product or project are aligned to the needs of the business in the short, medium and long term durations. As well as working with the bid and product development teams to ascertain the work package needs, competitiveness objectives and target costs. Develop supply chain architecture; negotiate with the supply chain, under these mandates, to obtain a complete and competitive supply chain architecture which delivers the full requirement of the bid/product.
  • When in project phase, you will work closely with key stakeholders and functions as necessary, to manage all Procurement aspects ensuring work packages are executed in accordance with technical, program, cost and performance (quality and delivery) requirements.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Procurement Project Manager position?

The contract for the Procurement Project Manager position is fixed for 24 months.

Is this position based in Belfast?

Yes, the position is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.

What experience is required for the Procurement Project Manager role?

Candidates should have procurement project management experience and a passion for developing and leading teams to deliver exceptional performance.

Are there opportunities for professional development at Thales?

Yes, Thales offers fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers.

What key skills are needed for this job?

The key skills needed include the capability to manage by influence, understanding of the business model and product life cycles, procurement experience, bid and project management competencies, and knowledge in cost evaluation.

What are the core benefits of working at Thales?

Core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and an employee assistance programme.

How much annual leave does Thales offer?

Thales offers 27 days of annual leave, plus 1 company day and UK public holidays.

Will the successful candidate need security clearance?

Yes, the successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC).

What kind of working patterns does Thales support?

Thales supports flexible working patterns, including part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times.

Are there opportunities for volunteering in this role?

Yes, employees have the opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities and communities.

How does Thales promote diversity and inclusion?

Thales is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and considers diversity and inclusion integral to its success.

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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.