Category Buyer - It-is

Thales Group

Tubize, Belgium
It/is procurement experience
Team leadership in indirect procurement
Supplier negotiation and contract management
This dual-role position combines Category Buyer responsibilities for IT/IS with leadership duties for the Indirect Procurement team

Job Summary

  • This dual-role position combines Category Buyer responsibilities for IT/IS with leadership duties for the Indirect Procurement team.
  • The successful candidate will drive sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure effective team management to deliver value and cost efficiencies.
  • You will join a recognized group of over 300 colleagues at Thales Belgium, working on advanced technologies like RF Products and C4ISR systems.

Matching Summary

This dual-role position combines Category Buyer responsibilities for IT/IS with leadership duties for the Indirect Procurement team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT/IS procurement experience
  • Team leadership in indirect procurement
  • Supplier negotiation and contract management
  • Strategic sourcing for IT categories
  • Stakeholder collaboration with IT business units

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Experience with cloud services landscape
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or IT
  • 5+ years of experience in IT/IS procurement
  • Previous leadership or team management role
  • Proficiency in procurement software tools

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Not specified

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