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Apply locations Templecombe time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R0249220 Location: Templecombe, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Role - Category Manager (12 month fixed term contract/Fulltime)
We’re looking for a talented Procurement Category Manager to join our central procurement team in support of a key naval support program. As a Category Manager, you will play a key role in the UK Category organisation, leading assigned project tasks, and business analyses
As a Category Manager, you will manage the supplier strategy, negotiation and relationship for, the Mechanical supply chain and associated contracts in relation to the project.
You will also manage all purchasing aspects of delegated Bid and Project work packages to ensure packages are executed in accordance with technical, program, cost and performance (quality and delivery) requirements.
Coordinate upstream procurement activities with the program team and business line functions.
Using Category Management techniques participate in the derivation of Purchasing CTA strategies that:
Take account of current/desired technical, program, cost and performance requirements
Facilitate early engagement of Purchasing Family suppliers in site/Hub bids and projects, as appropriate
Execute all purchasing aspects of delegated Bid work packages
Ensure work packages are executed achieving favourable conditions and consistency with technical, program, cost and performance (quality and delivery) requirements
Ensure site Buyer resources comply with supplier panel policies
Participate in and represent the Category at network events as needed.
Ensure appropriate Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management techniques are employed with Purchasing Family suppliers
Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies.
Ensure supplier adherence to Environmental and Social Value requirements and in line with UK and Group Policies
As a Procurement Category Manager, you have:
~ 5 years or more relevant mid to senior level purchasing/procurement and commodity experience
~ Technical and commercial Purchasing Family knowledge
~ Manufacturing experience and knowledge of the material planning process.
~ Experience in Project Management, Contract Law and ERP Systems
~ Business awareness and customer oriented approach and organisation and commercial awareness
~ We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
Thales offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
~ Hybrid working
~ Pension Scheme
~28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
~ Life Cover
~ Progression and Development Opportunities
~24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the assigned recruiter.
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