Operational Procurement Manager & GENEX IST Referent TAS-E

Thales
Spain
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["People management","Interpersonal communication","Working under pressure","Lean thinking","Corrective action planning"]

Lead operational procurement teams and master data within TAS-E for all procurement categories, including general procurement and high-impact purchase requests. Execute TAS procurement strategy, drive change management for a new JV OP model, and ensure successful ERP (SAP for Space) transition without service-level impacts. Oversee purchase orders, export control documentation, order book/stock/forecast processes, supplier KPIs, and claims/expediting, while also owning GENEX ISIT referent tasks for site and operational needs.

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Thales
Thales
1 month ago

Operational Procurement Manager & GENEX IST Referent TAS-E

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Job Summary

Lead operational procurement teams and master data within TAS-E for all procurement categories, including general procurement and high-impact purchase requests. Execute TAS procurement strategy, drive change management for a new JV OP model, and ensure successful ERP (SAP for Space) transition without service-level impacts. Oversee purchase orders, export control documentation, order book/stock/forecast processes, supplier KPIs, and claims/expediting, while also owning GENEX ISIT referent tasks for site and operational needs.
Location: Spain
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Contribute to TAS-E procurement strategy execution by managing and coaching operational buyer teams and influencing supply chain actors and stakeholders.
  • •Implement change management for the new JV OP model and ensure successful transition to SAP for Space without impacting operational procurement service levels.
  • •Review, approve, and sign purchase orders, manage cancellations, ensure purchase orders are acknowledged, and that export control documents are completed and attached by suppliers.
  • •Drive operational follow-up: resolve shortages and late deliveries, handle invoicing issues, defend claims with management and suppliers, and ensure cash golden rules compliance.
  • •Lead GENEX ISIT referent tasks across categories (e.g., real estate site maintenance, guarding, utilities, industrial equipment, temp labor, travel, logistics/transport, SW/HW COTS, consultancy, ISIT), including supplier panel management, RFQs, POs, negotiations, and contract/CAPEX procurement management.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceChildcare VouchersCommuter BenefitsTrainingPension PlanAnnual BonusHybrid WorkCanteen

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in supply chain management, category management, procurement/materials management, and 5 years in hierarchical team management.
  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or Economics.
  • •MCIPS (CIPS), CIPM, CSCP, SCOR-P certification (ASCM, ex-APICS) or equivalent certification.
  • •Strong background in procurement processes and SAP management.
  • •Ability to lead operational procurement and GENEX ISIT tasks, using LEAN techniques and KPI-driven performance improvement.
Experience:10+ yearsSupply chain managementProcurementCategory managementERPSAP
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, Logistics, Economics
Skills:People managementInterpersonal communicationWorking under pressureLean thinkingCorrective action planning
Certifications:MCIPS (CIPS)CIPMCSCPSCOR-PASCMAPICS
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPERPSAP for SpaceERP implementationLEaNKaizen5S5WhyKPIsOrder managementExport ControlCash Golden Rules

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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