You lead or support the full procurement process as needed from requisition until end of contract ensuring competitiveness, quality and timely delivery. You are able to negotiate and bridge gaps to satisfy the needs of your stakeholders as well as coaching other Category Buyers.
You are able to lead cross functional teams through the Category Technology Teams between Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain in developing strategies, implementation and managing the supply base. Managing internal and external stakeholders is key in building close relations with your suppliers in order to make supplier knowledge and competitiveness available to the benefit of Thales products and services.