Lead Buyer Services Procurement - Subsystems

Req ID:353627 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.  

Lead Buyer - Subsystems

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. www.alstom.com

About Alstom in India

Alstom has established a strong presence in India. Currently, the company is executing metro projects in several Indian cities including Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow where it is supplying Rolling Stock manufactured out its state of the art facility at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. In the Mainline space, Alstom is executing Signaling & Power Supply Systems for the 343 Km. section on World Bank funded Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Phase 1 in the construction of the new electric locomotive factory for manufacturing and supply of 800 units of 12000HP locomotives is also complete at Madhepura, Bihar while the depot at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh is ready to commence operation. Alstom has set up an Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and this coupled with a strong manufacturing base as well as localized supply chains, is uniquely positioned to serve customers across the globe. Today, Alstom in India employs close to 3600 people and in line with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ policy initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country in producing world class rolling stock, components, design, research and development to not only serve the domestic market, but also rest of the world. www.alstom.com/ India

Purpose of the job:

• Supplier scouting and development for India and APAC region
• Strong involvement and implementation of commodities strategy
• Responsible for commodity QCDT and legal supplier performance management
• Operational sourcing responsibility on negotiation, cross sites/businesses bundling
• Responsible for New supplier homologation roadmap
   

Reports directly to:

• Commodity Manager

Direct reports:

• None (this is an Individual Contributor role)

Network & Links  

• Service sourcing local/central teams
• Platform team
• Services/ Aftermarket/ Warranty/ Depot teams
• Project team
• Engineering
• Supplier Quality
• Supply Chain
• Legal
• Finance

Key Accountabilities

Supplier relationship:

• Supplier scouting and development for India and APAC Region
• Driving the roadmap defined with the Global Commodity Team
• Lead supplier QCDT performance reviews, Ensure global QCDT targets achievement, CONQ & claims management for the suppliers in charge
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

 Commodity support:

• Commodity representative to Projects, Tenders, Aftermarket activities
• Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• According to delegation, define a strategy for specific segment
• Build Sourcing Tender commitment
• In charge of Buyer activity on specific segment
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
• Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing process and provide return on experience.

 Operational involvement:

• In charge of Buyer activity on specific segment
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
• Operational sourcing responsibility on negotiation, cross sites/PLs bundling
• Lead Saving Plan by leveraging Design to Cost, LCC, Volumes  

Performance measurements:

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
• Non-Conformities Report and On Time Delivery
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate

Educational Requirements 

• BE or MBA
• Specialization in Purchasing & Supply Chain will be an added advantage

Experience

• Overall Experience between 7 to 10 years in Industry
• Minimum 3 years of Experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain function
• Strong footing in Technical, Quality & Commercial topics
• Knowledge of Service Sourcing/ Aftermarket activities will be an added advantage

Behavioural Competencies & Skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
• Communication skills – fluent in English (oral/written)
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Negotiation and strategic vision

Job Location

• Bangalore

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

Job Type:​Experienced​