At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
As part of our Vehicles and Tactical Systems business, our Protected Vehicles team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose in “Building A Future We Can All Trust".
We have an excellent opportunity to join us as a Procurement Project Manager based in our Melbourne office. You will be a dedicated resource to the Hawkei vehicle and will be responsible for all procurement aspects of the delivery and support across of the Hawkei vehicle programmes in Australia.
Why Thales?
Family Friendly Workplace Certified Company with genuine care for employee, great flexibility and benefits.
ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W.
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
Modernised Paid Parental Leave with up to 20 weeks or carers leave.
Veterans Leave.
Novated Lease options.
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work.
Personal & professional training development opportunities.
How about you?
Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a high-tech environment with a specific focus on vehicle, truck and/or mobile applications.
Experience working within a large international organisation and complex project environment.
Experience in dealing with Bid and Proposal procurement activities.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influence decisions.
Good to Know:
You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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