Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer

Irvine CA and or Orlando FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Sr Buyer whose role is to support the Thales IFEC division through the execution of tactical procurement activities including the transformation of purchase requisitions into purchase orders supplier follow-up and day-to-day purchasing support. This role is responsible for ensuring procurement transactions are completed accurately efficiently and in alignment with service-level expectations business requirements and procurement strategies.

In this position you will manage the procurement process from requisition through purchase order execution ensuring accuracy of order details general ledger accounts project numbers required documentation supplier inputs and relevant purchase order notes. You will request quotations support pricing negotiations within Delegation of Authority thresholds follow up on supplier deliveries expedite orders when needed and help resolve procurement-related disputes. Partnering closely with Category Buyers and cross-functional stakeholders you will support sourcing activities through quote preparation data analysis quote summaries and supplier input review while helping secure the best procurement solution across quality cost and timing to meet customer and business needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities by receiving and reviewing procurement requests validating conformity to operating methods transforming purchase requisitions into purchase orders and ensuring all PO details are accurate including GL account project number ship-to location supplier information quantities pricing and relevant notes or documentation.
• Manage purchase order lifecycle activity by handling PO acknowledgements supplier delivery commitments cancellations reschedules quantity or price changes follow-up actions and expediting efforts to support delivery timelines service levels and business priorities.
• Support supplier performance and issue resolution by monitoring assigned supplier activity managing disputes addressing Accounts Payable aging helping prevent past-due supplier accounts and driving timely corrective actions for shortages delivery issues and open procurement risks.
• Conduct tactical sourcing and negotiation activities by requesting quotations managing RFx activity in e-ACQ within Delegation of Authority thresholds preparing quote summaries and cost analysis and supporting local negotiations to secure the best procurement solution across cost quality and timing.
• Ensure procurement governance and process compliance by following Thales procurement policy Chorus 2.0 Manage Acquisition processes PVet requirements and required procurement tools while maintaining transparency audit readiness and alignment with global procurement standards.
• Partner cross-functionally to support program and operational needs by working closely with Engineering Supply Chain Operations Regional Procurement Category Buyers Procurement Product Project Managers Quality and Program Management to address priorities roadblocks customer order impacts on-time delivery risks project updates escalations and New Product Integration support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Economics Engineering or a related field with 5 years of supply chain experience working directly with suppliers; or a High School diploma with 7 years of related experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs pivot tables and data analysis as well as Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities drive assignments to completion resolve issues and support successful business outcomes.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across a complex organization and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong sense of urgency adaptability and ownership with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment respond quickly to changing business needs challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Commitment to Thales values and operational excellence including integrity accountability servant leadership teamwork continuous improvement and a willingness to go above and beyond to support business goals.

Special Position Requirements

• 3 years of strategic sourcing experience with the ability to support sourcing activities supplier engagement quote management and procurement strategy execution.
• SAP experience preferred with familiarity using ERP systems to manage purchase orders supplier information promise dates procurement activity and related reporting.
• Schedule: Core business hours Monday through Friday; may be required to work outside of standard business hours as needed to meet business objectives.
• Travel: Occasional travel to supplier locations may be required.

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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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