Procurement Manager Procurement Project Manager

Position Summary

Austin Hybrid

We are seeking a Procurement Manager/ Procurement Project Manager (PPM) to join the Thales Identity and Biometrics Solutions organization in Austin Texas.

As the key liaison between business stakeholders and the Global Procurement team (including Global Category Managers Category Managers and Category Buyers) the PPM will ensure early procurement involvement.

The PPM will serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on projects bids process and product improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.

In this role the PPM will advocate for the Procurement organization driving the delivery of optimal solutions that balance competitiveness quality and on-time delivery while aligning with the procurement strategy led by Global Category Managers.

Additionally the PPM will be expected to bring innovative ideas contributing to business line profitability and competitiveness by providing value-added procurement support

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and promote Thales procurement competitiveness both internally and externally ensuring solutions meet customer needs and align with business objectives.

• Collaborate & influence key business stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and work packages that align with bids/projects/products requirements customer contractual obligations and Thales Group procurement policies & strategies.

• Lead and manage the procurement team.

• Monitor team performance regularly provide guidance and support to ensure continuous improvement and drive the effective execution of procurement processes to meet project goals and business objectives.

• Ensure the procurement strategy considers market offers innovations and breakthroughs and integrates the Make/Buy analysis legal/regulatory requirements (e.g. export control environmental and social regulations) and prime contract flow-downs.

• Challenge acquisition needs and promote design-to-cost analysis during the definition phase to optimize costs and enhance solution competitiveness.

• Ensure early involvement on projects to drive cost optimization (against budget) on-time delivery and quality optimization with the right supplier panel and consequently ensure execution happens accordingly.

• Validate the availability of market offers and identify opportunities for leveraging innovations to influence product design.

• Develop acquisition plans that optimize the cost of purchased goods & services in collaboration with Global Category Managers/Category Buyers.

• While tracking procurement costs and project Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) develop and implement a savings opportunities plan (competitiveness plan) to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiency throughout the project.

• Ensure compliance with relevant governance including delegation of authority acquisition log purchasing summary sheets procurement vetting and gate reviews.

• Identify procurement and supplier opportunities and risks and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Monitor progress through the procurement dashboard and liaise with operational teams and Category Buyers to ensure effective execution of procurement activities.

• Ensure the proper adoption of Global Category Manager strategies by stakeholders with clear communication of procurement objectives and progress.

• Monitor and report on procurement work package performance escalating issues as needed.

• Conduct post-mortem analysis (lessons learned) with procurement teams PMO and engineering to evaluate the performance of procurement work packages in the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Procurement or Engineering

• 8 years of experience in procurement

• Prior/demonstrated experience in project management

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Experience with savings delivery & competitiveness plans

• Demonstrable knowledge in Cost evaluation Design to Value Lean approach

• Experience with Make or Buy and Total Cost of Ownership analysis

• Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines and fulling our commitments

• Experience to animate international cross-department teams

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to speak out and to handle conflicts / manage problem resolution

• Ability to synthetize and map a complex situation to bring solutions/ideas

• Demonstrable skills in trade compliance and regulations (export control Reach conflict minerals etc...)

• Strategic thinker who confidently solves problems timely and makes informed decisions whilst maintaining integrity and transparency

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.

Special Position Requirements

Travel: on average of one week of travel per quarter.

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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