Req ID:473003

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.

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for the commodity HVAC and/or Power Collection.

The main Missions and responsibilities for the position are:

• Deploy commodity strategy
• Manage business awards in line with QCDT objectives until contract signature
• Ensure project execution

The buyer will be involved in the following missions:

• Supplier relationship
  • Support global supplier panel relationship
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
  • Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues
  • Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager
  • Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines
• Commodity support
  • Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs
  • Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration on her/his scope
  • Prepare commodity commitments according to the defined strategy on her/his scope
  • Pilot negotiation with panel suppliers during tender phase to ensure best commodity commitment to platform and site teams
  • Provide inputs to build differentiation
  • Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
  • Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
  • Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing process, and provide return on experience
• Involvement in projects
  • Coordinate project with all Metiers
  • Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
  • Lead project negotiation for the commodity
  • Monitor sourcing project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
  • Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
  • Ensure QCD commitments/targets
  • Prepare Business Award

PROFILE

• Educational requirements: Business school or Engineering degree with MASTER in purchasing
• Technical Knowledge / Experience
  • Fluent English & International background; high level English for negotiation.
  • 3-5 years working experience in purchasing
• Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal skills (communication, ability to convince)
  • Negotiations skills on price and contractual clauses
  • Use of excel, sourcing tools and in accordance with Alstom process
• Travels

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.

Job Type:Experienced