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
supporting the category's strategy
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