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Cycle to work scheme
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Work on-site in Glasgow
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Director-level role.
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Please note: This role is based in Glasgow, and regular on-site presence will be required to support team leadership, stakeholder engagement and business collaboration.
Procurement Director - Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME UK)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced procurement leader to join Thales as Procurement Director for Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) UK.
This is a high-profile leadership role within one of Thales UK's most strategically important business areas. Reporting to the UK Procurement Director and working closely with the Optronics & Missile Electronics leadership team, you will lead procurement activity across a complex portfolio of products, programmes, bids and projects, ensuring our supply chain continues to deliver performance, innovation and value.
Leading a team of approximately 10-15 procurement professionals, you will play a critical role in shaping procurement strategy, developing supplier partnerships, supporting business growth and driving operational excellence across the function.
As Procurement Director, you will:
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16 October 2026
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and commercially minded leader who can build strong relationships, influence senior stakeholders and develop high-performing teams.
You will bring:
While defence industry experience would be advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals who have operated within large engineering, technical, manufacturing or industrial organisations and can demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial capability.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role.here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
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