Tactical Buyer

We’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.

About Your Role: Tactical Buyer

We're seeking a Tactical Buyer to join our Above Water Systems (AWS) Team at Garden Island. As a crucial member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing our customer service rate and enhancing the reliability of our procurement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Thales and our suppliers.
• Efficiently manage the end-to-end procurement process from creating orders to closure.
• Implement Thales' purchasing strategy and utilize our ERP system and purchasing tools.
• Take ownership of orders, ensuring timely deliveries, resolving issues, and updating information systems.
• Proactively handle shortages, delays, and returns.
• Continuously improve procurement strategy to balance inventory levels and delivery punctuality.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP purchasing tools.
• Ability to anticipate needs, challenge suppliers, and mobilize resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ethical conduct and commitment to Thales values.
• Experience in building internal and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and order management processes.

Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

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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.