Tactical Buyer

Tactical Buyer

Salt Lake City Utah (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for aTactical Buyer who will be responsible for the daytoday of the essential workload including but not limited to requesting quotations negotiating pricing (within the Delegation of Authority thresholds) issuing and ensuring accuracy of the order GL account project number relevant notes and requirements for the Purchase Order and any related documentation.

In this position you will be responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality price and timing) meeting the customer needs while aligning with relevant strategy. Buyers also have the responsibility of managing disputes that may arise throughout the process.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Receiving procurement requests and verifying their conformity to operating methods. Transforming procurement requests into procurement orders. Managing purchasing order cancellation rescheduling or PO information change (quantity price). Make sure that suppliers acknowledge P.O. receipt and provide delivery commitment. Followup and expediting of Procurement orders.
• Ensuring accuracy of the order GL account or project number ship to location supplier information on Procurement order and relevant notes/comments on the Procurement order document. Responsible for ensuring all Supplier Accounts Payable do not fall into past due status. Assists the Finance department by resolving invoices issues/discrepancies to ensure timely accurate payment.
• Managing disputes and problem resolution. Managing local negotiations within the DoA threshold. RFx management in eACQ under DoA. Prepare reports on Procurements including cost analysis. Convert all purchase requisitions to purchase orders on time. Buyer Shortages manage action and escalate shortages.
• As part of the integrated project/program team perform assigned roles and responsibilities. Lead actions to improve customer OTD. Maintain aging for all suppliers assigned < 2 days. Manage workload while being compliant to established department KPIs.
• Provide updates as requested: Collaborates with any required internal areas (Engineering Repairs Planning Warehouse QA etc. providing updates as requested. Implement and lead recovery meetings/ Tiger teams. Communicate to management and leadership project actions owners due dates timelines escalations as requested.
• Ability to drive issues to closure with minimal supervision. Interface regularly with Engineering Supply Chain Operations Regional Procurement Managers Quality and Program Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Economics Engineering or a related field of study is required with a minimum or 14 years of relevant work experience or a Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Economics Engineering or a related field of study with 02 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15 years of experience requesting quotations negotiating pricing (within the Delegation of Authority thresholds) issuing and ensuring accuracy of the order GL account project number relevant notes and requirements for the Purchase Order and any related documentation. 15 years of experience responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality price and timing) meeting the customer needs while aligning with relevant strategy. Buyers also have the responsibility of managing disputes that may arise throughout the process.
• Extensive Proficiency with MS Office especially Excel. Hard work tackle each task with determination passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand. Pursuit of Excellence strive to consistently exceed expectations in our daytoday work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond. Integrity treat the company and teammates with upmost respect operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency drive forward each day with speed agility and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business. Entrepreneurial Spirit act like an owner challenging the status quo asking the right questions and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve. Adaptability be fluid with Thaless continuous evolution while driving change in a fastpaced environment equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 9/80 or 5/40 work schedules available.
• Travel: Travel may be required on occasion anticipated to be less than 5 travel annually.

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What We Offer

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

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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

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.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all fulltime 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 Wellbeing Program