Location: Austin, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Procurement Project Manager

Austin, Texas- Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Procurement Project Manager “PPM” who is the procurement voice of the business line and the link between the business stakeholders and the Global Procurement organization (Global Category Managers/Category Managers-Buyers). The Identity and Biometric Solutions “IBS” PPM will secure an early procurement involvement and will function as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders’ community for projects, bids, process/product improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Work with the business team to gather requirements (technical and commercial) and develop the procurement strategy for the each bid/project; ensure this strategy is in line with customer contractual requirements (flow down).

• Develop the acquisition plan to validate the procurement strategy across the project/bid, formulate and implement the make/team/buy analysis accordingly and leverage subcontracting whenever applicable.

• Ensure relevant governance is complied with, including delegation of authority, acquisition log, purchasing summary sheets, procurement vetting process and gate reviews.

• Be responsible for the procurement work package management and communicate project inputs, status and development to all functions involved until project is finalized.

• Monitor the procurement costs through the project lifecycle, identify gaps with the initial plan and opportunities for cost reduction; monitor Total Cost of Ownership through project implementation.

• Collaborate with and influence stakeholders on methodology for achieving the desired result, schedule and budget/savings expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant, exempt experience as equivalency

• 5 years of experience in procurement and/or project management

• At least 3 years of experience monitoring budget and leading savings delivery

• Excellent team player with proven ability to accomplish goals through collaboration within a global matrixed environment.

• Demonstrated leadership in different domains including process improvement and business partnership opportunities.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

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, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Company provided Life Insurance,

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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