AddressWe’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
The primary purpose of this role is the procurement of Goods and Services for the facilities of Thales Australia Limited incorporating Inventory Replenishment, Raw Materials and Direct Purchase Orders.
This requires selecting and managing suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management and negotiating and expediting the required goods and services. The position requires a persistent focus to evaluate suppliers, reduce cost and provide service while ensuring quality and security of supply.
Ideally, we’re searching for someone with relevant Purchasing experience, however if you have proficient skills in utilising software (any CRM or ERP’s), have strong administration skills and attention to detail coupled with exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both external and internal stakeholders, we can definitely upskill you for this role.
Some duties include but are not limited to:
- Inventory replenishment of Stores Consumable and Aide to Manufacture inventory
- Receive demands by requisitions, ad hoc/projects and BPCS/MRPII reports.
- Obtain and confirm required quotations and determine the likely source of supply.
- Strive to achieve cost savings for all purchases.
- Approve and Refer approval of Purchase Orders.
- The selection of suppliers with attention to price, delivery, past performance, adherence to specification, quality acceptance, national agreements and preferred suppliers.
- Place orders, expedite orders and report to users.
- Effective use of the BPCS system, including Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Report Cards, Vendor Master Files and Inventory Maintenance Control.
- Commercial supplier assessment process for suppliers if required.
- Purchase order variation processing and reconciliation.
- Coordination of non conformance reports and actions for purchased items as required.
- Liaise with Stores and Finance Personnel, regarding receipt, delivery and reconciliation.
- Promote continuous improvement in all areas of involvement in the Supply Chain Team
- Logistics knowledge of importing and exporting
Essential Skills
- Display high levels of responsiveness and customer focus, while working in a team environment.
- Positive communication combined with effective planning and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to establish mutually beneficial relationships, internally and externally
- Ability to meet deadlines and timeframes, while being results orientated.
- Proficient use and the ability to learn and use new software
- MS Office
Desired Skills
- Purchasing, inventory replenishment and the procurement of goods/services from local and overseas sources would be an advantage.
Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales .
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
