Tactical Buyer Manager

Thales · Bangalore

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expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry. Job purpose As Individual contributor, He/She The Tactical Buyer Manager is responsible for leading Order Management activities within a region. The role will be required to provide prioritize activities on Order management, Stakeholder Management and Supplier follow ups on a regular frequency. Additionally, the Tactical Buyer Manager will need to establish SLAs or KPIs for the tactical procurement team which meet or exceed the expectations of the region/service and support GBUs/BLs. Duties and responsibilities Establish KPIs and SLAs for Tactical Buyers Manage the ERP and Purchasing tools for analytics and reporting. Maintain Dashboards and report the Procurement performance through Dashboards. Liaise with internal stakeholders for streamline processing of Orders Liaise with Suppliers for streamline processing of Orders and Delivery monitoring and further dispute management. Manage and resolve internal and external conflict as an escalation path Provide general supervisory and instructional direction to the order management activities Interface with IS/IT on issues or required modifications to local ERPs Capture and cascade knowledge of global/regional commodity strategies to their respective teams Ensure accuracy of order placement and cancelation Interface with other shared services (Accounting) to capture required changes or modifications to purchase order documents Ensure proper execution to process and procedure as per Chorus 2 Maintain regulatory compliance to Thales, regional, federal, or local laws & requirements Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power Monitor and forecast upcoming needs Qualifications Good understanding of various Tools and ERPs Good Analytical Skills and Reporting methodologies Proficient with Stakeholder Management. Avid learner and inclined to Grow. At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us? Say HI* to new career opportunities.