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Tactical Buyer MSET UWS
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Tactical Buyer to join our Marine Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) in the UK. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the sustained, long-term availability and resilience of critical assets, spares, and repairs for the Royal Navy Fleet.
Key Responsibilities- Support the MSET contract, a £1.85 billion contract awarded to Thales, to maximise days at sea for the Royal Navy Fleet.
- Ensure the procurement process is efficient and effective, with a focus on delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
- Work closely with the category team to prepare quotes, analyse data, and summarise quotes for category buyers.
- Manage purchasing orders, including cancellation, rescheduling, or changes to quantity or price.
- Ensure suppliers acknowledge receipt of orders and provide delivery commitments.
- Follow up and expedite procurement orders to ensure timely delivery and quality requirements are met.
- Manage disputes and problem-solving, and negotiate with suppliers within the designated threshold.
- Prepare reports on procurements, including cost analysis.
- Proven skills and experience in procurement or supply chain/manufacturing roles.
- Computer literacy, particularly with MS Office packages and MRP systems.
- Customer-focused with a strong understanding of technical and non-technical requirements.
- Delivery-oriented with a focus on meeting budget and contractual commitments.
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.
- Relevant experience in using MRP/ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
Thales is a global technology leader in the aerospace, defence, security, and transportation markets. Our people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. 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.
What We Offer- A competitive base salary and variable compensation plan bonus.
- 27 days annual leave + 1 company day + UK public holidays.
- The opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities/communities in which we work.
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times.
The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC). For more information and guidance, please visit the UKSV website.
