Supplier Relations

Thales suppliers play a key role in the company’s competitiveness, with transparency, quality, and performance at the heart of the relationship.

Our procurement stakes

OUR 2025 KEY FIGURES

17,000
Suppliers
€10.6 bn
Procurement volume
≈530
Strategic suppliers

Our focus areas

Let's work together, innovate and succeed to build a future we can all trust

  • Sustainable Procurement

    Sustainable procurement is central to Thales’ corporate responsibility policy and strongly contributes to its purpose: "Building a future we can all trust".

  • Cyber Resilience

    A strong emphasis is placed on cybersecurity at every stage of the supply chain.

The procurement function aims to equip Thales with a sustainable competitive advantage at the global level, focused on value creation, innovation, operational excellence and the application of an even more demanding corporate responsibility policy.

Christelle Toureille Viala - SVP Group Chief Procurement Officer

Collaborative Tools

These tools give you access to the Group's purchasing organisation. Once you are a Thales supplier, you can use them to list your company, take part in tenders, and more.

  • Air Supply

    Solution for ordering management, shared by the major European aerospace companies.

  • e-ACQuisition

    Our collaborative platform to onboard suppliers and manage sourcing events.

Contact Thales mediator

The mediator is available in case of dispute between Thales and a supplier.

As you continue your journey with us, our Supplier Relations space will remain a key resource, helping you stay informed, access important tools, and explore topics like sustainable procurement and cyber resilience. We are committed to supporting strong, transparent, and future-ready partnership.

Our latest news

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The six pillars of Thales' Sustainable Procurement policy

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