Buyer

Req ID:495958

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your sourcing and procurement expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects in alignment with our Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical (QCDT) objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Global Procurement, Regional Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance), lead supplier selection processes, and support commodity strategies while fostering strong supplier relationships.

You’ll specifically take care of supplier negotiations and project procurement execution, but also contribute to the development and implementation of commodity strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers

• Leading project negotiations and monitoring QCDT and legal project evolution

• Ensuring on-time delivery and quality, especially during project ramp-up phases

• Supporting the development and execution of commodity strategies

• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships

• Applying Alstom’s procurement processes and promoting our Code of Ethics

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s in Purchasing is a plus)

• Experience in sourcing or procurement (minimum of 5 years)

• Knowledge or experience in service-related industries such as EPCG, Metro, Automotive, or Aerospace is desirable

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team spirit

• Ability to work in a matrix environment and effectively challenge the status quo

• Results-oriented with a rigorous and structured approach

• An international mindset and fluency in English

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership or specialist roles in procurement and beyond

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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