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Operational Procurement Manager

1 month ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Job Title: Operational Buyer Manager

Thales is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer Manager to join our team in Oxford, UK. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for supervising the work of a small team and acting as a referent for operational procurement tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the work of a small team and ensure the execution of TAS procurement strategy in TAS-UK.
  • Manage all purchase orders under your responsibility, including excess/obsolete and order cancellation.
  • Ensure that purchase orders are acknowledged and Export Control documents are filled out by suppliers and attached to purchase orders.
  • Keep information systems up to date with the latest information and optimal parameters, including support for just-in-time or pulled flows deliveries when required.
  • Ensure that purchase orders are followed-up or expedited, and follow-up on resolution of shortages and late delivery problems relating to the products or services ordered.
  • Ensure resolution of invoicing issues and manage claims raised with TAS-UK management and suppliers.
  • Manage OP tasks by using the LEAN Approach and ensure that the overall performance meets expected service levels and key performance indicators.
  • Monitor Supplier's key performance indicators evolution and ensure it meets TAS objectives.
  • Interface with IS/IT on issues or required modifications to the local ERP and OP tools.
  • Ensure contract MLS initialization in the local ERP and update of MLS payment plan according to CB instructions and digital flow.
  • Ensure issuing of intra-TAS and intra-Thales POs (pure administrative task/no follow-up).
  • Ensure support to upload information in the local ERP on behalf of the EPM out of Country with no access to the local ERP.
  • Put in place initiatives and innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency in TAS-UK.
  • Act as a TAS-UK GENEX ISIT Referent to manage GENEX ISIT tasks in close collaboration with Thales Category Buyers, TAS Team Leader, and Category managers.
  • Monitor and forecast OP and GENEX ISIT WL in TAS-UK and upcoming levels of demand.
Requirements:
  • Advanced internal and supplier relationships (engagement, escalation...).
  • Use of KPIs to monitor performance and identify/diagnose supplier risks.
  • Ability to challenge, pressure, or push back on suppliers.
  • Acquisition plan expertise: able to regroup/challenge demand.
  • Advanced use of office productivity applications (Excel) and ERP purchasing tools (Oracle would be a plus).
  • Ability to request quotations and to use them to place orders.
  • Ability to elaborate, manage, and follow-up proc plan, projects/initiatives.
  • Notions about production materials (i.e. 3E and N3E, drawings, and machining parts).
Soft Skills:
  • People management/For teams, recruit team members, define priorities in multi-task environment.
  • Professional-level interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Cooperative in all situations, responds positively to difficulties.
  • Able to anticipate, be proactive, and to bring added value.
  • Selects the appropriate method or tool; generate alternate solutions.
  • Able to mobilize and convince resources outside of his function.
  • Use their understanding of the environment to adapt their skills to their interlocutors.
  • Enforces TAS/Thales values and ethics rules.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.