Seg B Regional Category Manager

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R Location : Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.Reporting to the relevant Global Category Manager and / or Categories Team leader (CTL) depending of geographic location.

• Key Figures :
• Annual volume of commitment and spend within relevant categories and % of Savings
• Number of suppliers for the given category and the structured closure of legacy, close and disengage suppliers as defined by the category strategies
• Year on year competitiveness and cost reductions
• Categories operational performance (quality, on-time delivery, supply risk assessment, ..)
• % Categories compliance with policy suppliers based on both commitment and spend
• Implementation of framework agreement(s) or specific contract(s) where there is a business need

The Category Manager (CM) supports one or several procurement categories.

The CM works in close relation with the relevant Global Category Managers (GCM), the Categories Team Leader (CTL) and the Tactical Buyer (TB).

All CM actions have to be in line with the strategy defined by the Global Category Manager and the CM will have a regular feed back loop with the GCM. The CM's prime role is the management of the RFI or / and RFP's until PVet 4 stage for business critical work packages (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions) in order to provide competitiveness to the business

Strategy

product policy, design / product development with cross functional teams in a Procurement Bids and Project role. Experience in sub-contract management and delivery of complex solutions. Experience & ability to define and to implement category strategy.

the strategy with the GCM

Strong implementation of the strategy on an operational basis.

Has ability to use the "Thales tool box" in order to lead the category and manage the suppliers.

Strong contractual knowledge especially of framework agreements, Liability & insurance.

Ability to lead complex negotiation including import / export considerations

Understanding of

the market for the category under his control but also ability to understand the customer’s stakes, needs and program issues

Mastering

economic models for the category so that increased value can be added to Thales and the supply base.

Proven ability to challenge and develop innovative supply chain / procurement analysis (CCO, should cost)

that adds value to the business and end customers.

Ability to manage complex sub-contracts including risks & opportunities and ability to identify Purchasing levers .

Good knowledge of the best practice acquisition Process.

Ability to understand the business / global picture.

Capability to work within and potentially lead cross functional and international multi organisational teams (teamwork) .

Open minded (listen, share ideas etc.) and able to bring added value and innovation

Ability to handle conflicts and problem solving.

Ability to take initiatives and to perform

analysis and

synthesis.

Agility and adaptation to

complex environment, international and intercultural.

Ability to prioritise tasks while meeting deadlines under stress when needed

Ability to represent Thales and to demonstrate Thales values

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.