Tactical Buyer Senior

Cuernavaca, México (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The Tactical Buyer will represent the Thales DIS Business Unit with external suppliers and will be based within the Thales.

DIS IBS Business Line situated in Cuernavaca MX and be responsible for all Purchase Order creation, changes,  and cancellation along with being the primary point of contact with the supplier communication.

The Tactical Buyer will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of the workload, including, but not limited to requesting quotations, negotiating pricing within the Delegation of Authority thresholds, ensuring accuracy of the orders, relevant notes and requirements for the Purchase Order, and any related documentation. He/She will also perform data analytics and quotes comparisons & summaries preparations.

He/She is responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality, price and timing), meeting the customer’s needs and aligned with the relevant Procurement Strategy lead by the Category Buyers & Managers.  Tactical buyers also have the responsibility of managing disputes that may arise throughout the process.

He/She could also be responsible for the Direction Review, ensuring that the integrity of the Quality Management System is maintained when changes are planned and implemented and that it conforms to the International Standard requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Transforming Purchase Requisitions  (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs).

• Responsible to review  and  ensure  accuracy  of the PO including but not limited to: ship-to location, supplier  information,  and  relevant notes/comments.

• Ensuring supplier acknowledgement of Purchase Order receipt and delivery commitment.

• Follow-up and expediting of purchase orders.

• Follow requests from user through the Ticket Service Negotiation

• Manage local negotiations within the  (DOA) Delegation of Authority thresholds and in alignment with Regional Procurement Category Managers and Buyers.

• RFQ management within the DOA thresholds.

• Involve the segment team (CBs/CMs) and/or PPM as needed.

• Support the NORAM PPV Goals

• Report on procurement projects status.

• Report on individual and Team KPIs

• Participate and/or Lead Supplier reviews (Weekly Delivery reviews, Performance improvement and Supplier Program Reviews.

• Ensure the Quality Management System complies with the International Standard requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Languages: Fluent English French

IT/Software: Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Experienced in Oracle E-Business

Suite or equivalent ERP systems is desirable

Experience in years: Minimum 2+ years of experience.

Technical Knowledge: Excel or Data Bases management.

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What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Elective Health and Dental plans.

Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Company provided Life Insurance.

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