**Tactical Buyer**
Cuernavaca, Morelos (Hybrid)
**Position Summary**
Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer who is involved in the transactional procurement process of PR/PO (Procurement Requisition/Procurement Order). Also responsible for transforming a PR into a PO using the different elements coming from category buyers, in a time frame (SLA) and to follow up the PO. The Tactical Buyer may periodically be required to expedite and follow-up on Procurement orders to ensure specific timing and quality requirements are met, including post award responsibility for supplier deliveries.
**Key Areas of Responsibility**
- Responsible to manage Procurement Purchase Contracts with the key suppliers assigned
- Receiving procurement requests and verifying their conformity to operating methods.
- Transforming Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs).
- Responsible to review and ensure accuracy of the PO including but not limited to: ship-to location, supplier information, and relevant notes/comments.
- Ensuring supplier acknowledgement of Purchase Order receipt and delivery commitment.
- Managing purchase order cancellation, rescheduling or PO information changes (quantity, price, and requirements).
- Manage local negotiations within the (DOA) Delegation of Authority thresholds and in alignment with Regional Procurement Category Managers and Buyers.
- RFQ management within the DOA thresholds.
- Involve the segment team (CBs/CMs) and/or PPM as needed.




- Report on procurement projects status.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis.
- Be accountable for compliance with Thales procurement policy and with the "Manage Acquisition" process of Chorus 2.0.
- Report on individual and Team KPIs
- Participate and/or Lead Supplier reviews (Weekly Delivery reviews, Performance improvement and Supplier Program Reviews.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business
- 4+ years of experience in similar role
- Experienced in Oracle E-Business Suite or equivalent ERP systems is desirable
- Ability to lead negotiations.
- Expertise in analyze Commercial Contracts.
- Ability to make commitments and deliver on such
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team & cross-functional team.
- Capability to manage by influence and to convince
- Advanced (Conversational) English level
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 and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Elective Health and Dental plans.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Company provided Life Insurance.
**Why Join Us?**
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📌 Tactical Buyer (Cuernavaca)
🏢 Thales
📍 Cuernavaca