Procurement Project Manager

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Melbourne, Victoria
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Lead and execute procurement strategies for projects, collaborating with teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while managing risks.
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At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our corporate team is a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure our teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities in a robust way – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.

Join us at our Melbourne office, located in the iconic World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land! We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead and execute our acquisition plans within the Australian Munitions Business Unit.

In this 24-month Fixed term role, you will be responsible for securing the best procurement outcomes, ensuring competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery while meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all upstream procurement aspects of the allocated projects

  • Encourage professional and ethical procurement, as well as support best practices

  • Provide the best procurement solution and implement acquisition strategies aligned with targets for Time, Quality, Total Cost of Ownership, and Risk Management

  • Update our procurement dashboard regularly to reflect progress and metrics

  • Collaborate with Category Managers to finalize outstanding work packages and select suppliers through the PVet process

  • Work closely with operational teams and Category Buyers to ensure effective execution of the Procurement plan

  • Define and monitor contractual requirements to streamline acquisitions

  • Provide accurate and timely updates on the progress of the acquisition plan and Estimated Time to Completion within a dynamic project environment

  • Tackle delivery challenges proactively to minimize schedule impacts in an agile way

  • Prioritize tasks based on customer and internal stakeholder needs

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

  • Significant project management exposure in a complex/agile environment in a similar role, or equivalent experience with a proven track record of delivering successful procurement project outcomes

  • Strong commercial acumen and experience

  • Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers and suppliers to achieve desired outcomes

  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with experience leading diverse teams

  • Relevant degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related field

  • Defence industry experience is highly desirable but not essential

  • Ability to obtain Australian Defence clearances and availability to regional travel as required

As part of our commitment, we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance

  • ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

  • Recognised leader in reservist employee support

  • Veterans Leave

  • Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

  • Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

  • Modernised Paid Parental Leave

  • Novated Lease options

  • Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

  • Personal & professional training development opportunities

  • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

  • Access to a network of the best people (A Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

  • And much more!

Good to Know

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.

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The Company
Arlington, VA
63,258 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.

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