As a key member of the multi-disciplined Regional Procurement Centre (RPC), the role of Category Buyer is to lead the procurement activities (Commodity Plan, RFP, SRM …) related to Engineering Services across various market sectors in Australia, from transportation to air traffic management centres.
In this role, the Category Buyer will ensure that the execution of the sourcing strategy is in line with the business and corporate objectives, and that timeframes and deliverables are aligned in order to deliver the best overall outcome (cost, service and/or quality) for Thales Australia.
The role covers all the market sectors within Thales Australia, and as such requires an excellent view of the organization as well as a strong ability to interact with many stakeholders while maintaining a clear regional strategy. He/she will need to be knowledgeable of the Engineering Services market locally and internationally.
Implementing the Long Term Procurement Strategy for the above categories:
o Understanding the category strategy, that meets the regional and global business objectives;
o Actively sourcing, assessing and qualifying potential suppliers;
o Understanding the demand for this type of activities across Thales Australia;
o Collating and optimising the demand;
o Setting up contractual agreements;
o Analysing and reporting on Spend Management;
o With the support of the Segment Lead, keeping abreast of industry/ family best practices.
Leading the tendering process for bids and projects involving the above categories by:
o Executing the sourcing strategy through a disciplined RFI/ RFQ tendering process;
o Managing the RFQ process, which includes creation of RFQ package, release to market, review supplier responses, provide recommendations;
o Identifying risks and opportunities;
o Influencing the design and/ or specification to generate additional savings;
o Proposing a negotiation strategy and lead the negotiation;
o Coordinating closure on the final decision;
o Executing the procurement contract.
• Supporting the Supply Chain process by:
o Managing the supplier’s performance (quality, cost and timely delivery), including risks and opportunities;
o Leading the supplier performance review program;
o Managing key Project stakeholders.
Experience required
• Experience in the sourcing of Engineering Services.
• 5+ Years Procurement, Contract Management or Commercial experience
• Experience working in a complex Project environment
• Experience working within a large organisation and dealing with all levels of management
• Experience in negotiating and managing contract spends of up to $20M per annum
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop relationship with internal stakeholders and influence decisions
• Strong skill base in IT productivity tools such as Office and Excel
• High levels of responsiveness and internal customer focus
In this role, the Category Buyer will ensure that the execution of the sourcing strategy is in line with the business and corporate objectives, and that timeframes and deliverables are aligned in order to deliver the best overall outcome (cost, service and/or quality) for Thales Australia.
The role covers all the market sectors within Thales Australia, and as such requires an excellent view of the organization as well as a strong ability to interact with many stakeholders while maintaining a clear regional strategy. He/she will need to be knowledgeable of the Engineering Services market locally and internationally.
Implementing the Long Term Procurement Strategy for the above categories:
o Understanding the category strategy, that meets the regional and global business objectives;
o Actively sourcing, assessing and qualifying potential suppliers;
o Understanding the demand for this type of activities across Thales Australia;
o Collating and optimising the demand;
o Setting up contractual agreements;
o Analysing and reporting on Spend Management;
o With the support of the Segment Lead, keeping abreast of industry/ family best practices.
Leading the tendering process for bids and projects involving the above categories by:
o Executing the sourcing strategy through a disciplined RFI/ RFQ tendering process;
o Managing the RFQ process, which includes creation of RFQ package, release to market, review supplier responses, provide recommendations;
o Identifying risks and opportunities;
o Influencing the design and/ or specification to generate additional savings;
o Proposing a negotiation strategy and lead the negotiation;
o Coordinating closure on the final decision;
o Executing the procurement contract.
• Supporting the Supply Chain process by:
o Managing the supplier’s performance (quality, cost and timely delivery), including risks and opportunities;
o Leading the supplier performance review program;
o Managing key Project stakeholders.
Experience required
• Experience in the sourcing of Engineering Services.
• 5+ Years Procurement, Contract Management or Commercial experience
• Experience working in a complex Project environment
• Experience working within a large organisation and dealing with all levels of management
• Experience in negotiating and managing contract spends of up to $20M per annum
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop relationship with internal stakeholders and influence decisions
• Strong skill base in IT productivity tools such as Office and Excel
• High levels of responsiveness and internal customer focus
