Lead Direct Buyer

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.

Could you be the full-time Lead Direct Buyer in Astana we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your negotiating expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Procurement Manager Meruert Sarmasheva, and work alongside tightly-knit proactive teammates.

You'll take part in major resourcing projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Project, etc), lead negotiations and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of resourcing activities, but also meeting tight deadlines.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring all requirements are competitively sourced on time.
• Meeting savings targets within scope.
• Maintaining accurate 'base data'.
• Leading Business Awards process.
• Managing suppliers' relations.

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: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferrably in Finance, Engineering or Logistics.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English, Kazakh, and Russian.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience in railway is a plus.

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 leading technology suppliers
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile 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 senior and managerial roles
• 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.

Job Type:​Experienced​