Category Buyer Mechanics

Lieu : Tubize, Belgium

Main tasks and responsibilities :

• •Ensure the implementation of the group category strategy in Thales Belgium.
• •Participate to the products definition and cost reduction projects to optimize the TCO.
• •Collaborate with internal stakeholders (quality, engineering, SPM, PPM, requesters, logistic and finance).
• •Maintain and Develop a market knowledge. Prospect and monitor the supplier base involved in mechanical components and sub assembly
• •Source new suppliers to support the segment strategy and offset requirements, mainly considering international market.
• •Maximize the needs to improve the negotiation levers and optimize the savings.
• •Manage the contract negotiation (dedicated or frame agreement)
• •Cut order for codified and non-codified items
• •Manage the supplier base for the mechanical category and rationalize the supplier panel.
• •Be accountable for supplier’s relationship to ensure on time delivery, best cost and quality.
• •Challenge the needs.
• •Follow up of contract execution up to final payment

Profil :

· Bachelor in Purchasing and Procurement (or similar) or Master degree , with a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience

· Background or very good technical knowledge in mechanics (machining, sheet metal, forging, casting, …)

· Analytic approach and result oriented

· Able to demonstrate strong communication skills & ability to develop relationship with stakeholders and suppliers.

· Customer oriented and negotiation skills to optimize the Company competitiveness.

· Rigorous & organized, pragmatic; able to work in autonomy and take decision

· Perfect understanding of Procurement / Purchasing processes

· Fluent level in English and French (oral and written)

· Experienced in ERP system (Oracle will be considered as an advantage)

· Good knowledge of legal topics used in contractual negotiations.

· Ethical behaviour and compliant with law and regulations

· Continuous improvement oriented, flexibility and a good ability to work under pressure.

· Eager to Travel to other Thales Belgium facilities and to visit suppliers