Category Buyer for Electrical Products and Multi Functional Team Leader for a Category

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.Category Management activities:Perimeter of the position: Electrical Units (sensors and actuators) of AOCS (Attitude orbit control system), Power systems and Power distribution systems for Satellites.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-AnnualSupplier 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 termAnticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the marketManage 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 termAnticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the marketEnsure strategy is applied at JV level. Define and apply the roadmap and related actions supporting the category's strategyEnsure buy-in and application of category strategy by relevant stakeholders, and by entities/countriesDefine 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 tacticprepare the contract summary sheet; sign the contract; communicate the contract terms; inform non-selected suppliers; and update the information systemGuarantee the conformity of procurement contracts with relevant international/national laws, Thales regulations and customers' requirementsArchive 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 ManagerEnsure application of claim management in coordination with Execution and Performance Managers and Supplier Performance ManagerNegotiate Price lists and Frame agreement with supplier at TAS JV level based on consolidated forecast received by the CCsManage Co-Development plateau with suppliersProvide competitive solutions for our products/projects based on the implementation of different suppliers/methods/technologiesContribute to Acquisition Plan through e-Acquisition tool.During the execution of the program and under the support of the Supplier Operation, ensurethe maintenance of the contract and negotiate changes (Contract Changes) when they havean economic.Contribute to SPA (Supplier Performance Assessment) leaded by Supplier OperationsSupport the preparation of Supplier Business Reviews and participate when requested by theSAM or the Segment Leader.Organize SBR (Supplier Business Review) process, in coordination with relevant TAS and/or Thales SAM (Supplier AccountManager). Lead the SBRprocess 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 the Category:Define the purchasing strategy at J/V level on his/her Product portfolio (Multi Annual Strategy);Lead a Multi-Functional Team if active on his/her perimeterMonitor 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 growthEnsure 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 commodityDefine and maintain commodity Multi-Annual Supplier Strategy, including supplier panel recommendation and purchasing strategyDecide on the need of performing co-engineering in plateau, in both pre-bid (offcycleor in anticipation of bid) and bid phasesOwn the supplier selection process, and as such perform all PVETsBe informed of supplier performance during execution, and adjust supplier choice and strategy consequently when necessaryJob position for RomeProfileEssentialMaster in technical background (Engineering)Procurement experience within international contextExperience in direct purchasingExperience in contract managementExcellent relationship skills with project teams and with the various company structuresAble to work in global procurement environment and

Fluent EnglishAssetsOpen minded and proactiveCurious with the willingness to improve / developTechnical and commercial background gained in the companies or general knowledge in materials and processes and in the procurement of General ExpensesStrong predisposition team work and availability for short-term trips (2/3 days max)Organizational, priority management and progress control skillsPerseverance in achieving and maintaining the commitments madeAbility to manage changes in the context, tasks and workloadsKnowledge of the main regulations and certifications applicable in the space sector and special processesExperience in evaluating offers / proposals and KPISupplier managementKnowledge Microsoft Office application systemsAt Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply nowSummaryLocation: RomaType: Full time

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