Tactical Buyer

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow\’s possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Title: Tactical Buyer Location: Crawley Primary Purpose of the Role: The purpose of the Tactical Buyer role is to be responsible for the effective and accurate processing of orders from purchase to payment (P2P), including creation and execution of Purchase Orders, ensuring they meet technical, quality, contractual, and cost specifications, as well as managing supplier performance and relationships. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the timely and accurate acquisition of products and services for Thales UK, ensuring requests are correctly received and understood, and suppliers meet department requirements. Generate and successfully execute purchase orders to ensure material availability and service provision, monitoring deviations and taking corrective actions to minimize delays. Execute activities in accordance with Chorus 2 processes, including order management, invoice reconciliation, supplier payments, CAPAs, and audits, while seeking continuous improvement opportunities. Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, and align with Category Management to ensure adherence to strategy and supplier delivery schedules. Monitor and improve supplier performance, escalate issues as needed, and participate in supplier reviews. Identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and cash management initiatives through effective negotiations and supplier selection. Support sustainability efforts by integrating environmental and social compliance requirements into procurement activities. Ensure purchased items meet trade compliance requirements, including licensing and classification data management. Competencies Required for Role Commercial and customer-focused Order and planning focus Relationship building, influencing, and negotiating skills Drive, ownership, resilience Problem solving and decision making Strategic supplier management Process and compliance awareness Behaviours Ability to solve operational challenges and plan ahead Set ambitious goals, take calculated risks for competitive advantage Work effectively within teams and across functions Collaborate to meet business needs Show passion, energy, resilience, and agility Prioritize customer needs and contribute to a customer-first culture Understand the impact of performance on company results Comprehend the global context of the role Adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements Demonstrate ownership and accountability #LI-JB1 Candidates will need to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales, we offer careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees across 68 countries, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad, in existing or new fields. We embrace flexible working to promote a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to inclusive recruitment. We provide reasonable adjustments to support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions. To request adjustments or for inquiries, contact Resourcing Ops or Early Careers Team . Great journeys start here, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr