Ph3Overview /h3 pA Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure Defend, Observe Protect, Explore, Travel Navigate. /p pBeing more an upstream focused, professionalized transnational business partner, Procurement is a key contributor of competitiveness achievement for all Thales Alenia Space domains and disciplines. /p pIn the frame of this transformation, the SW Services Segment is looking for a Category Manager for C62 dealing with EGSE Test services Solutions for all TAS CC and BL in France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, UK. /p pLeading the business related to CC you will also interface with Thales Group coordinating the overall C62 activities in relation with TAS SWS Director and in contact with Thales GCM. /p pYou will contribute to the achievement of Procurement targets interfacing with Domain and suppliers. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul lib1) Sourcing, selecting and contracting with suppliers : /b ul liAnalyse business needs and challenge demands; /li liManage the Acquisition Process in accordance with product strategy till contract signature; /li liNegotiate and implement contracts as per TAS Terms Conditions or Customer Contract flow down when mandatory; /li /ul /li lib2) Define the category strategy in collaboration with Global Category Manager /b /li lib3) Contribute and interface with GCM for MYB, offsets, strategies /b /li lib4) Contribute to Competitiveness Offset Plans of the segment /b /li lib5) Define and manage supplier risk mitigation plans /b /li lib6) Manage relationship with key suppliers of the Domain : /b ul liBeing procurement lead with supplier /li liLeading Supplier Business Reviews. /li /ul /li lib7) Interface with Domain PPM for business intimacy and provide added value /b /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liTechnical experience in SW defined ground subsystems for Navigation domain; /li liInternational negotiations for Institutional businesses; /li liExperience in supplier management; /li liExperience in building long term partnership with strategic suppliers implementing contractual agreement or Framework order; /li liExperience in risk management; /li liProcurement experience of SW defined solutions with negotiation of Intellectual Properties Rights; /li liPredisposition to work within an international team with availability to travel (short duration); /li liBusiness oriented; /li liCuriosity for new businesses; /li liOrganized, proactive and rigourous with management of priorities and task monitoring; /li liAble to challenge legacy situations promoting and supporting new solutions; /li liAble to influence stakeholders; /li liAble to run market analysis and associated risks, threats and opportunities; /li liTeam spirit with strong capability of communication; /li liCommitted towards objectives achievement; /li liAble to negotiate in English /li /ul pAt Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr