Together, we are shaping the world around us to build the future – here and now! Our experts’ competences and cultural backgrounds are unique in their diversity. Today, they develop solutions for the data-based, autonomous and immersive world of tomorrow – from autonomous vehicle control systems to collaborative combat systems, from interconnected cockpits to safe clouds and cyber-secure communication, from self-learning radar systems to virtual reality solutions for training and predictive maintenance. Passion for innovations and cutting-edge technologies is our motivation.
Thales Alenia Space Schweiz AG in Zurich, with its 75 employees, is the Swiss branch of the internationally operating Thales Alenia Space, which has been developing, integrating, testing and operating innovative and complex space systems for more than 40 years. Thales Alenia Space Switzerland technologies and products are used in the exploration of our solar system and the cosmos, earth observation and satellite telecommunications.
Junior Project Buyer (m/f/d) in full or part time (Ref.Nr. R0127019)
For our activities in the field of space at our location in Zürich, Switzerland
You will enjoy having this responsibility:
You are part of the project core team to drive all procurement activities for important projects within space industry.
It also involves the following tasks:
Responsibility towards the Project Manager:in for Suppliers and Subcontractors
Ordering general and specific space parts
Procurements with respect to schedule, on time delivery and budget as well as quality
Procurement Planning
Supporting logistics activities at our small warehouse
Supply chain responsible from request for quotations (RfQ) towards supplier/subcontractors until final delivery to the customer
External commercial interface to suppliers/subcontractors
Internal interface to project managers, contracts manager, engineers, and purchasing team
Contribute to project risk management (identify monitor, mitigate)
Being responsible for the data of externally procured purchasing parts and for maintaining and optimizing purchasing master data in SAP
You have:
Master degree in either technical or commercial field
Strong background in both technical procurement and supply chain management
Professional experience within space domain would be an asset
Used to work in highly flexible environment of projects
Very good communication and negotiation skills
English and German proficiency written and spoken
As a global player with projects all over the world, Thales is looking for candidates from different backgrounds and with different careers, because it’s the sheer diversity of our innovative and creative teams that drives our success – and that’s why this is also a key aspect of our personnel selection process.
Thales lives diversity in everyday life, values work-life balance and where possible enables flexible working.
Do you want to hear more about this position? The Talent Acquisition Team looks forward to hearing from you:
Tel.: +49 (0) 7156 353 36203
You can find more information about Thales as an employer at www.thalesgroup.com/en/europe/germany/career-thales-germany
What we offer you:
We understand the needs and interests of all people at Thales. The personal and professional development as well as the advancement of teams are very important to us and we invest a lot. We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities. We honour accomplishments and provide an attractive compensation policy.
An open dialogue and transparency are actively practised and demonstrated. We actively promote diversity, create the necessary framework conditions and commit to a resolute support for all forms of diversity. We are convinced that mixed teams get the best results and that equal opportunities are a matter of course. For our exemplary dedication in terms of a personnel management based on equal opportunities we were given the TOTAL E-QUALITY award. Special programmes promote diversity and inclusion as well as compatibility of family and career. We assist our employees with the balancing act between private life and the exciting challenges at Thales.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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