A 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.
Job Description Category Buyer for Electrical Products
Category Buyer activities:
1. Perimeter of the position: Electrical Units (sensors and actuators) of AOCS (Attitude orbit
control system), Power systems and Power distribution systems for Satellites. Equipment of
Data Handling Subsystem. Build to Specification approach
Activities details:
* Negotiate, write, implement and follow the contract with suppliers as per Thales Alenia
Space (Terms & Conditions) or Customer Contract flow down when mandatory.
* Analyse business needs and challenges demand as related to his/her contract perimeter.
* Manage the Acquisition Process in accordance with product strategy (e.g. Multi-Annual
Supplier Strategy) till contract signature or the issuance of the Purchase Order.
* Ensure fair competition through appropriate RFIs and Request For Proposals.
* Contribute to global category strategies for short, medium, long term
* Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the market
* Manage Bids and programs PVET (Evaluation/selection/negotiation) process and Tender
Evaluation Board.
* Monitor global markets for their categories, including key players, suppliers, economic
evolutions, innovations and technology; in order to propose optimum solutions.
* Contribute to global category strategies for short, medium, long term
* Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the market
* Ensure strategy is applied at JV level. Define and apply the roadmap and related actions
supporting the category's strategy
* Ensure buy-in and application of category strategy by relevant stakeholders, and by
entities/countries
* Define Total Cost of Ownership and savings (UPD, PPV, rebates, avoidance) targets by
category/supplier and also by Domain/CC and project.
* Organize competitions, assess and select best supplier for its category, in close collaboration
with entities/countries and with regular feedback loops.
* Ensure application of consultation process (i.e. PVet 1 to 3) and the use of relevant tools
(e.g. e-ACQ) to ensure clear transparency of all activities at global level Implement the
purchase contract:
Consult with suppliers: send or coordinate RFx; analyse proposals; enrich
and validate the expression of need; prepare risk and opportunity analysis;
finalize proposal analysis; prepare and propose negotiation tactic
prepare the contract summary sheet; sign the contract; communicate the
contract terms; inform non-selected suppliers; and update the information
system
Guarantee the conformity of procurement contracts with relevant
international/national laws, Thales regulations and customers' requirements
Archive the contract; check the execution of post-delivery obligations; close
Acquisition Log; record the settlement of the acquisition/lessons learnt, close
and archive the Acquisition follow up (Acquisition Log).
Organize the Hand Over with Execution and Performance Manager
Ensure application of claim management in coordination with Execution and
Performance Managers and Supplier Performance Manager
o Negotiate Price lists and Frame agreement with supplier at TAS JV level based on
consolidated forecast received by the CCs
o Manage Co-Development plateau with suppliers
* Provide competitive solutions for our products/projects based on the implementation of
different suppliers/methods/technologies
* Contribute to Acquisition Plan through e-Acquisition tool.
* During the execution of the program and under the support of the Supplier Operation, ensure
the maintenance of the contract and negotiate changes (Contract Changes) when they have
an economic.
* Contribute to SPA (Supplier Performance Assessment) leaded by Supplier Operations
Support the preparation of Supplier Business Reviews and participate when requested by the
SAM or the Segment Leader.
* Organize SBR (Supplier Business Review) process, in coordination with relevant TAS
and/or Thales SAM (Supplier Account Manager). Lead the SBR process if appointed as
SAM.
* Ensure that the agreed T&C of Purchase include all statutory and internal rules and
regulations in particular on Export Control and Health, Safety & Environment, REACH and
Code of Ethics.
* Collect all data and documentation related to issues of national and international regulations,
including Export Control, Health Safety & Environment, REACH and Italian Law 136.
Activity for the strategies on his/her portfolio:
* Define the purchasing strategy at J/V level on his/her Product portfolio (Multi Annual
Strategy);
* Monitor and understand the supplier panel;
* Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovations in the market;
* Analyses business needs and challenges demand;
* Maximizes Supplier Relationships:
* Create a preferred customer relationship with strategic suppliers Develop strategic suppliers
to sustain growth
* Ensure the purchasing contribution to TAS Road Maps and product tree for the assigned
commodity providing a benchmark on current solutions including company internal
products;
* Manage the competitiveness plan;
* Lead and run Product Cost Down efforts with suppliers;
* Lead and run Co Development plateau with suppliers;
* Manage generic PVETs process on relevant perimeter;
* Manage Frame Agreement negotiation with suppliers with support of buyers if relevant;
Drive economic performance during contract negotiation, by pulling all the relevant
purchasing levers;
* Contribute to the Acquisition Plan through e-Acquisition tool;
participate to SBR (Supplier Business Review) process, in coordination with relevant SAM
(Supplier Account Manager). Lead the SBR process if there is no a SAM appointed;
Promote strong network between TAS & Corporate by products, taking into account
company mid- and long-term basis needs.
* Create alignment on key strategic supplier-related decisions by being the privileged meeting
point of all key functions related to one specific commodity
* Define and maintain commodity Multi-Annual Supplier Strategy, including supplier panel
recommendation and purchasing strategy
* Decide on the need of performing co-engineering in plateau, in both pre-bid (offcycle
or in anticipation of bid) and bid phases
* Own the supplier selection process, and as such perform all PVETs
* Be informed of supplier performance during execution, and adjust supplier choice and
strategy consequently when necessary
Job position for Rome
Profile
Essential
* Master in technical background (Engineering)
* Procurement experience within international context
* Experience in direct purchasing
* Experience in contract management
* Excellent relationship skills with project teams and with the various company structures
* Able to work in global procurement environment and Fluent English
Assets
* Open minded and proactive
* Curious with the willingness to improve / develop
* Technical and commercial background gained in the companies or general knowledge in
materials and processes and in the procurement of General Expenses
* Strong predisposition team work and availability for short-term trips (2/3 days max)
* Organizational, priority management and progress control skills
* Perseverance in achieving and maintaining the commitments made
* Ability to manage changes in the context, tasks and workloads
* Knowledge of the main regulations and certifications applicable in the space sector and
special processes
* Experience in evaluating offers / proposals and KPI
* Supplier management
* Knowledge Microsoft Office application systems
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