Procurement Manager ProductsBidsProjects

Location : Irvine United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the worlds largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And together each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Procurement Manager Products / Bids / Projects

Irvine CA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Procurement Manager Products / Bids / Projects who is primarily responsible for all Procurements that are part of a Bid / Project / Product the integrated Team you will represent and promote the Procurement organization. You will be responsible to provide the best procurement solution (competitiveness quality on time delivery) fulfilling the customer needs and aligned with Thales Procurement strategy led by the Global Category Managers.

In this position you will also introduce supplier innovations to our solutions play a key role in the early stages (pre-Gate 1 / definition phase) of Bids Projects and / or Product teams activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• The Procurement Product / Bid / Project Managers main mission is to develop and promote Thales procurement competitiveness internally as well as externally (customer consortia etc...).
• To challenge the acquisition needs and requirements and to promote design to cost analysis with the suppliers during the definition phase of the solution in order to increase the competitiveness of the solution and to define the acquisition strategy whilst taking into account : The offer available on the market / the accessible innovations or breakthroughs on the market; The Make or Buy analysis (both structural and project-oriented).
• The prime contract requirements with an appropriate flow down according to the acquisition context; The access to Market criteria (KIP partnership ToT etc); The Thales Group Procurement policies; The acquisition needs within the Bid / Project / Product to organize these needs into Procurement work packages; The legal and regulatory requirements (export control environmental rules social regulations); To validate the availability of offers on the market of the product or project design; To define the resulting acquisition plan in order to optimize the cost of the sourced parts with the support of the Global Category Managers / Category Managers / Category Buyers.
• To commit the Procurement Directorate to the cost and competitiveness of the sourced part (in BID phase) through the Procurement Executive Summary (PES) presented at Gate 2; To execute the acquisition plan (in project phase / product development and production phase) in accordance with the allocated targets ( Time Quality Total Cost of Ownership Risks &Opportunities) and update the procurement dashboard.
• To liaise with operational teams and Category Buyers to monitor the execution of the Procurement plan; To define and monitor the contractual requirements of the acquisition; To comply with the Manage Acquisition process as per Chorus 2 and use the acquisition tools in place in the organization (e-Acquisition ERP etc.) for all activities.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives; Builds Powerful Networks - Involves networking internally and externally to develop and maintain relationships in all kinds of organizations knowing what they do how they can help you and how you can help them; Leads the development of tools processes and approaches that build a heightened sense of confidence in the organizations ability to achieve astonishing results. (Business Acumen Customer Focus Planning and Organizing Drive for Results Continuous Process Improvement and Quality Orientation).

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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T he reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 112321.13 - 189150.50 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

(For Internal candidate if you need more information please reach out to your HR Shared Service 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following :

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA / HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w / LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Supply Chain Experience,Contract Management,Contract Negotiation,E-procurement,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 112321 - 189150