Buyer

Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic sourcing and procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and resourceful teammates.You'll ensure the seamless availability of parts to meet our business needs, providing value and adhering to Alstom policies, processes, and systems. Day-to-day, youll work closely with teams across the business (such as Engineering, Quality, and Operations), negotiate cost reductions with suppliers, and much more.Youll specifically take care of launching RFQs, performing supplier selection, and business awards, but also managing existing contracts and undertaking contract negotiations.Well look to you for:
• Competitive sourcing in accordance with Alstom policies and procedures
• Preparation and management of RFQs and supplier selection processes
• Negotiation of cost reductions with suppliers and leading QCD performance reviews
• Contract management and negotiations for goods and services
• Full sourcing support for project activities and requirements
• Maintenance of accurate base data with supplier quotations in RAIL-SYS
• Resolution of contractual or performance issues with supplier agreements

All about you

• We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Experience or understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes in Spares & Aftermarket business
• Knowledge of contract law and supplier agreements
• Familiarity with eTendering tools and procurement systems
• A certification in procurement or supply chain management is advantageous
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities