Director Procurement (m/f/d) - Stuttgart | Thales Job

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

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Director Procurement (m/f/d)

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as cyber security and digital identity markets.  

Your mission as Director Procurement

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy for Germany in alignment with business objectives and global procurement standards

• Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract execution to deliver cost, quality, and performance targets

• Manage and develop the local procurement team, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and high performance across all procurement activities

• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate procurement policies while maintaining robust supplier governance

• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing procurement processes, harmonizing tools, and leveraging digital solutions to increase efficiency

• Monitor procurement performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement initiatives that support sustainable business growth

We are looking forward to: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Economics (Master's degree preferred) with 10+ years of procurement experience in a multinational, project- and product-based environment

• Proven leadership experience with strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement processes, contract management, and compliance requirements

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex business challenges independently

• Fluent in English and German, with excellent communication skills and willingness to travel internationally (up to 15%)

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.  

In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. 
 
For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively. 

Say HI* – Your journey to us 

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your Talent Acquisition contact Lisa Ungemach is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.  

Lisa Ungemach – Talent Acquisition Partner  

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