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Our Australian Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. Supported by ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.
Join our team as a Tactical Buyer, where you will play a vital role in enhancing Thales’ capacity to meet the service levels anticipated by our internal and external customers. You will ensure that we partner with the right suppliers at the right prices to facilitate the timely delivery of goods and services to the business.
In this 12-month fixed-term position, you will be located at our Benalla site on Pangerang land.
Your role will focus on:
Manage suppliers and serve as the primary point of contact between Thales and suppliers
Oversee end-to-end management of purchase orders
Request quotes and place orders with preferred suppliers
Ensure comprehensive order management from start to finish
Communicate with suppliers to ensure fixed/best price, on time delivery and quality
Maintain all relevant requisition, purchase order and supplier documentation to ensure accurate traceability.
On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:
Provision of purchasing contracts to suppliers, negotiation of pricing agreements, procurement/sourcing, or related commercial roles, preferably within an industrial environment
Proven ability to identify and prioritise tasks independently
Excellent professional communication skills with a customer-centric mindset
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry knowledge and experience
Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Excel etc)
Experience in using BPCS/LX (ERP System) or similar would be an advantage
Must be eligible for an Australian Defence clearance
As part of our Commitment, we offer:
Competitive remuneration + Super
ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
Support to Defence reservists
Veterans leave
Fitness Passport Discount – access to a network of gyms across AUS
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (travel, car hire, technical, medical insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Novated lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
Personal and professional training opportunities
Sonder – wellbeing and support partner
Access to a network of the best people (a Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)
And much more!
Good to Know
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You must be able to hold a Baseline Defence Clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.
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