Tactical Buyer Manager

Location: Bangalore, India Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in Indias growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry. Job purpose As Individual contributor, He/She The Tactical Buyer Manager is responsible for leading Order Management activities within a region. The role will be required to provide prioritize activities on Order management, Stakeholder Management and Supplier follow ups on a regular frequency. Additionally, the Tactical Buyer Manager will need to establish SLAs or KPIs for the tactical procurement team which meet or exceed the expectations of the region/service and support GBUs/BLs. Duties and responsibilities Establish KPIs and SLAs for Tactical BuyersManage the ERP and Purchasing tools for analytics and reporting.Maintain Dashboards and report the Procurement performance through Dashboards.Liaise with internal stakeholders for streamline processing of OrdersLiaise with Suppliers for streamline processing of Orders and Delivery monitoring and further dispute management.Manage and resolve internal and external conflict as an escalation pathProvide general supervisory and instructional direction to the order management activitiesInterface with IS/IT on issues or required modifications to local ERPsCapture and cascade knowledge of global/regional commodity strategies to their respective teamsEnsure accuracy of order placement and cancelationInterface with other shared services (Accounting) to capture required changes or modifications to purchase order documentsEnsure proper execution to process and procedure as per Chorus 2Maintain regulatory compliance to Thales, regional, federal, or local laws & requirementsDevelop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerMonitor and forecast upcoming needs Qualifications Good understanding of various Tools and ERPsGood Analytical Skills and Reporting methodologiesProficient with Stakeholder Management.Avid learner and inclined to Grow. At Thales, were committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, youll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. .