Tactical Buyer Jobs

Location: British Columbia_Remote_Worker, Canada
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Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer (TB) who is involved and responsible for the transactional procurement process of RFX, Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order (PR/PO) lifecycle. They are required to expedite, follow-up on purchase orders to ensure delivery to support internal priorities and quality requirements are in accordance with terms and conditions issued. Drive continuous improvement of supplier performance and commodity cost. Collaborate internally with project management and senior leaders to achieve desired business outcomes. Own all aspects of part management as it relates to sourcing. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and timely execution of purchasing activities. This function shall strive to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services required by the organization.
Key Areas of Responsibility

• Reporting medium & high-level procurement issues to Supply Chain Manager /Category Buyers/Managers (CB/CM).
• Works in an integrated team within Industry and in close contact with CB/CM and Procurement Project Managers (PPM).
• Provide support in the implementation of improved SAP functionality to improve purchasing efficiencies.
• RFx management under Delegated threshold.
• Ensuring accuracy of the order, commodity code, ship to location, supplier information on PO, and relevant notes/comments on the PO document.
• Follow-up and expediting of purchase orders.
• Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies.
• Lead weekly fulfillment execution activities with broader team.
• Works proactively with tactical team to enhance performance of the Function.
• Maintain close relationship with Suppliers and other Tactical Buyers.
• Support KPIs for the role in coordination with Supply Chain Manager.
• Receiving purchase requisitions (PR) and transforming them into purchase orders (PO).
• Collect, challenge and master PRs priorities in coordination with Project Planning and industry requirement.
• Execute and own the fulfillment process from order creation to invoice.
• Becomes knowledgeable about company purchasing policies/procedures and continually monitors day-to-day activities for compliance. Also recommends changes as appropriate to procurement management on policies and/or procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Managing local negotiations within the Delegated threshold.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis.
• Managing disputes and medium & high-level problem solution.
• Monitor performance of the role according to the best practices in place in Industry.
• Manage orders and meet with internal teams weekly to review priorities and provide status updates on open orders.
• Mentor other tactical buyers.
• Supports activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements; and
• Engage with Suppliers and ensure they acknowledge PO receipt and provide delivery commitment.

Minimum Requirements

• Open minded and able to listen, share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation.
• Experience and ability to understand contract terms & conditions.
• Knowledge of Industrial Technical Benefits, Canadian Content Value an asset.
• Bilingual: English/ French an asset.
• Knowledge of Export regulations an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Previous experience using of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team & cross-functional team.
• Able to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Purchasing Certification and/or 5 years of Procurement/Purchasing experience; and
• Previous experience in the Defense Industry.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:
All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.