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Join Thales UAE as a Category Buyer managing procurement for engineering categories. Lead supplier relations, sourcing, contracts, and support project competitiveness in aerospace and defense industries. Fluent English required.
This is a full time job vacancy in Dubai – United Arab Emirates Salary is 9000 AED. Interviews are available now. Check below for more information
Publishing Date: 5th August 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:9000 AED
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Country:United Arab Emirates
Gender: Male/ Female
Age:20+
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Category Buyer |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Company | Thales |
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense, Security, Transportation |
| Experience Required | 3+ years in Engineering |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Engineering (Electronics preferred) |
| Procurement Experience | Desirable |
| Languages Required | English (Fluent), Arabic (Desirable) |
| Reporting To | Global Category Manager & Regional Category Manager |
| Main Responsibilities | Manage RFIs and RFPs to PVet 4/5 |
| Supplier Relationship | Manage supplier panel performance |
| Market Monitoring | Track competitors, innovations, market & regulations |
| Contract Management | Lead supplier contract activities |
| Compliance | Ensure supplier compliance with Thales group rules |
| Use of Tools | Thales e-Acquisition & procurement tools |
| KPI Monitoring | Implement governance and corrective actions |
| Negotiation Skills | Supplier negotiation including import/export |
| Cross-functional Work | Collaborate with project, design, and product teams |
| Soft Skills | Initiative, analysis, teamwork, communication |
| Knowledge Required | Supply chain strategy, contract frameworks |
| Supplier Development | Support supplier improvement actions |
| Program Support | Align procurement with project needs |
| Innovation Adoption | Advise on new suppliers, technologies |
| Performance Management | Monitor and improve supplier performance |
| Mobility | Opportunities for career development at Thales globally |
| Values | Represent Thales and its values |
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Job: Category Buyer, Procurement role. Full-time. Privacy ensured. Location: Abu Dhabi. Posting date: August 2025. Employer: Thales UAE.
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