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Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.Within a regional procurement center, the Tactical Buyer is involved in the transactional procurement process of PR/PO (Procurement Requisition/Procurement Order). Also responsible for transforming a PR into a PO using the different elements coming from category buyers, in a time frame (SLA) and to follow up the PO. The Tactical Buyer may periodically be required to expedite and follow-up on Procurement orders to ensure specific timing and quality requirements are met, including post award responsibility for supplier deliveries. In addition, the Tactical Buyer will support the category team in quote preparation, data analytics, quotes summaries, discrepant supplier inputs, and other tasks related to the sourcing process.\nKey Figures:\nThe number of PO dealt a year\nThe different typology of PO (codified items, generics,…)\nMissions:\n'\nReceiving procurement requests and verifying their conformity to operating methods.\nTransforming procurement requests into procurement orders.\nManaging purchasing order cancellation, rescheduling or PO information change (quantity, price).\nAnalysis of quotations and summarization for category buyers.\nMake sure that suppliers acknowledge P.O. receipt and provide delivery commitment.\nFollow-up and expediting of Procurement orders.\nEnsuring accuracy of the order, GL account, or project number, ship to location, supplier information on Procurement order, and relevant notes/comments on the Procurement order document.\nManaging disputes and problem solution.\nManaging local negotiations within the DoA threshold.\nRFx management in e-ACQ under DoA.\nPrepare reports on Procurements, including cost analysis.\nWhat do we offer?\nFlexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.\nThales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.\nFree and healthy canteen.\nEnjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.\n22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.\nThales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).\nAnnual bonus.\nFixed profit bonus of 739,76€.\nSharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.\nHybrid work plan.\nPension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.\nWellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.\nMedical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.\nWe continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.\n#SPACEFORLIFE\nAt 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. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. 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