Supplier Relationship Manager

3 weeks ago

Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

At Thales, we empower armed forces customers with operational superiority at every critical moment throughout their missions. Our defence and military clients depend on us to provide a comprehensive array of defence mission systems solutions across land, sea, and air. Our platforms span the battlespace, including Above Water and Sonar, Electronic Warfare, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.

We offer exceptional opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance their careers with us. At Thales UK, we engage in research, development, and delivery of technology and services that enhance the lives of millions daily, making life safer and better. We innovate across five key sectors: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being are important to us, which is why we provide flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs, whether through part-time hours, job sharing, remote work, or adjustable start and finish times. We strive to support a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals.

Supplier Relationship Manager - MSET

Overview

The Supplier Relationship Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Marine Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) contract, a significant new initiative valued at £1.85 billion.

This contract aims to enhance the operational availability of the Royal Navy Fleet, ensuring sustained access to critical assets, spare parts, and repairs over the next 15 years. By significantly boosting equipment availability, MSET will extend the lifespan of sensor and sonar capabilities, which are vital for the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD) and broader naval operations. The outcome will enhance GLOBAL Security, as the Royal Navy remains actively engaged worldwide, operating ships and submarines across all oceans and continents, year-round.

Thales UK is committed to ensuring full operational availability of the equipment that serves as the Royal Navy's eyes and ears. By leveraging data technology, including AI and virtual reality, we aim to implement proactive and predictive maintenance systems, securing approximately 450 jobs across five Thales locations in the UK.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and take responsibility for the management of sub-contracted suppliers within a designated Thales bid, product, or project, maintaining regular direct communication with suppliers.
  • Develop and deliver complex, high-risk, high-value equipment or services.
  • Manage sub-contracts throughout their lifecycle, from development to execution.
  • Engage in frequent travel and maintain close relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with technical, program, cost, and performance requirements.

Essential Qualifications
  • Demonstrated understanding of the procurement lifecycle, procurement strategy, and supplier management in best practice environments.
  • Strong technical awareness of end-to-end procurement activities, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks while assessing opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers.
  • Relevant experience in a mid to senior-level procurement role, with a track record of success.
  • Experience working within a complex, multinational, multi-site organization, with familiarity in Space, Defence, Aerospace, or comparable industries being advantageous.

Benefits at Thales

We are dedicated to creating an environment where you can prioritize your well-being. Our core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and an employee assistance program.

Additionally, our flexible benefits platform allows you to customize your benefits to suit your needs, with options such as healthcare cash plans, health assessments, family cover private medical insurance, and gym membership discounts.

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities to volunteer in local communities.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being are our priority, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs. We support a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and helps you achieve your ambitions.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer, and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process.

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