A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents, and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators) have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate. Category Management Activities Perimeter of the position: Electrical Units (sensors and actuators) of AOCS (Attitude Orbit Control System), Power systems, and Power distribution systems for Satellites.



Activities Details Negotiate, write, implement, and follow the contract with suppliers as per Thales Alenia Space (Terms & Conditions) or Customer Contract flow down when mandatory. Analyse business needs and challenges demand as related to his/her contract perimeter. Manage the Acquisition Process in accordance with product strategy (e.g. Multi-Annual Supplier Strategy) till contract signature or the issuance of the Purchase Order. Ensure fair competition through appropriate RFIs and Request For Proposals. Contribute to global category strategies for short, medium, and long term. Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the market. Manage Bids and programs PVET (Evaluation / selection / negotiation) process and Tender Evaluation Board. Monitor global markets for their categories, including key players, suppliers, economic evolutions, innovations, and technology; in order to propose optimum solutions. Define Total Cost of Ownership and savings (UPD, PPV, rebates, avoidance) targets by category/supplier and also by Domain/CC and project. Organize competitions, assess and select best supplier for its category, in close collaboration with entities/countries and with regular feedback loops.



Ensure application of consultation process (i.e. PVET 1 to 3) and the use of relevant tools (e.g. e-ACQ) to ensure clear transparency of all activities at global level. Implement the purchase contract: Consult with suppliers, send or coordinate RFx, analyse proposals, enrich and validate the expression of need, prepare risk and opportunity analysis, finalize proposal analysis, prepare and propose negotiation tactic, prepare the contract summary sheet, sign the contract, communicate the contract terms, inform non-selected suppliers, and update the information system. Guarantee the conformity of procurement contracts with relevant international/national laws, Thales regulations, and customers' requirements. Archive the contract; check the execution of post-delivery obligations; close Acquisition Log; record the settlement of the acquisition/lessons learnt, close and archive the Acquisition follow-up (Acquisition Log).



Organize the Hand Over with Execution and Performance Manager. Ensure application of claim management in coordination with Execution and Performance Managers and Supplier Performance Manager. Negotiate Price lists and Frame agreement with supplier at TAS JV level based on consolidated forecast received by the CCs. Manage Co-Development plateau with suppliers. Provide competitive solutions for our products/projects based on the implementation of different suppliers/methods/technologies. Contribute to Acquisition Plan through e-Acquisition tool. During the execution of the program and under the support of the Supplier Operation, ensure the maintenance of the contract and negotiate changes (Contract Changes) when they have an economic impact. Contribute to SPA (Supplier Performance Assessment) led by Supplier Operations. Support the preparation of Supplier Business Reviews and participate when requested by the SAM or the Segment Leader. Organize SBR (Supplier Business Review) process,



in coordination with relevant TAS and/or Thales SAM (Supplier Account Manager). Lead the SBR process if appointed as SAM. Ensure that the agreed T&C; of Purchase include all statutory and internal rules and regulations in particular on Export Control and Health, Safety & Environment, REACH, and Code of Ethics. Collect all data and documentation related to issues of national and international regulations, including Export Control, Health Safety & Environment, REACH, and Italian Law 136. Job Position for Rome Profile Essential Master in technical background (Engineering). Procurement experience within international context. Experience in direct purchasing. Experience in contract management. Excellent relationship skills with project teams and with the various company structures. Able to work in global procurement environment and fluent in English. Assets Open-minded and proactive. Curious with the willingness to improve/develop.



Technical and commercial background gained in the companies or general knowledge in materials and processes and in the procurement of General Expenses. Strong predisposition for teamwork and availability for short-term trips (2/3 days max). Organizational, priority management, and progress control skills. Perseverance in achieving and maintaining the commitments made. Ability to manage changes in the context, tasks, and workloads. Knowledge of the main regulations and certifications applicable in the space sector and special processes. Experience in evaluating offers/proposals and KPI Supplier management. Knowledge of Microsoft Office application systems. At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad.



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