Procurement Project Manager

Procurement Project Manager at Thales Hengelo responsible for driving procurement strategy across bids, projects, and product development. Lead acquisition planning, influence make-or-buy decisions, and push Design for Cost (DfX) and value engineering to maximize cost efficiency and competitive offers. Develop mid-term procurement strategies, create acquisition plans, build early supplier collaboration, and integrate procurement insights into design to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Monitor project progress and report to leadership; collaborate with procurement officers and stakeholders; fluent in English; 3–7 years of combined engineering/program management and procurement experience with an international backdrop. Hybrid working arrangement enabling some remote work.