Lead Procurement Project Manager

Overview

Thales Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Thales supports flexible working patterns where possible to suit lifestyle and ambitions.Lead Procurement Project Manager

Belfast Hybrid workingThis is a brand-new Senior Procurement leadership position accountable for ensuring the external supply chain delivers for the HIRST bid and project phases. For critical export programmes in collaboration with UK MOD, Thales delivers Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capability and associated support services to increase interoperability and mutual capability benefits for the end-user. The Lead PPM will coordinate with the bid and product development teams to define the work package needs, competitiveness objectives and target costs, and will develop a supply chain architecture to deliver the full bid/product requirements. The Lead PPM will also lead the creation and management of risk-managed Terms and Conditions for all supply chain elements and act as the lead Supply Chain architect for the assigned campaign, bid or project. The role may support activities across the UK as needed.Responsibilities and ..... full job details .....