Indirect Buyer

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

Indirect Buyer in Astana

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for an Indirect Buyer to support services contracts for business operations. This is not just contract management, this is business continuity. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication — because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement processes for indirect materials and services.
• Consolidate needs and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and identify competitive suppliers.
• Organize and execute RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate bids, prepare comparative analyses.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual conditions to achieve cost‑effective and reliable procurement.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate contracts and addendums with Legal and internal functions.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve operational problems, manage claims.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services in line with agreed schedules and service levels.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation in SAP/Ariba.
• Participate in cost‑saving initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards, and corporate guidelines.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across the entire business — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or similar roles (supply chain, contract management, operational procurement).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including planning, demand forecasting, supplier evaluation, and contract execution.
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management: contract handling, issue resolution, claim management, negotiation, and monitoring of contractual obligations.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• English level: minimum Intermediate; strong English proficiency will be considered an advantage.
• Practical experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP, Ariba).

How success is measured

• Quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Budget savings
• Contribution to peer reviews and teamwork.

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Competitive Salary
• Free lunches in the cafeteria 
• Corporate shuttlebus
• Please note that this is an external position. 

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.