Project Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

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, 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 Project Procurement Manager (f/m/d) in Braunschweig we’re looking for? 

Your Future Role 

At our modern office at ARTmax in Braunschweig, over 250 colleagues from 26 countries work on research and development with a focus on the digitization of rail. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Peter Fiedler and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team. 

As Project Procurement Manager, you will secure that suppliers QCD (Quality Cost Delivery) performances are in line with objectives for defined projects, be work package owner for the project and an interface between project & sourcing.

You are result and data driven and cooperative. You are comfortable in an international and multi-cultural environment and on-time delivery for you is trouble-free.

We’ll look for you to:  

Manage the sourcing activity of the Project:

• Ensure that the overall QCD target of the WP material under his responsibility is met

• Participate to the project management committee

• Encompass PSCL output in the overall picture of the project (availability of the purchaser requests on time and on quality for take-over by the buyers, availability of the material for the 1st train, consolidation of the logistic conditions)

• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct

Communicate project needs and ensures they are properly taken into account:

• Organize launch meeting toward Train Sub-Systems and Domains

• Challenge new gaps compared to tender commitments, incorporates Return on Experience, escalate if any critical delay is occurring in specification availability, facilitates co-operation between Engineering and Sourcing, ask for arbitration in case of conflict

• Publish the specific legal requirements to be taken into account in negotiation, after analysis of the customer specific demand and after decision with the PM to flow down (or not) these requirements to the suppliers

Define and implement the Project Sourcing Strategy in full respect of QCD commitments:

• Establish and agree with the PM on a Project Sourcing Strategy (if not done at Tender stage), in line Platform Sourcing strategy (panel, LCC objectives, dual sources)

• Animates supplier selection through Business Award process, asks for arbitration when relevant

• Based on SSM, buyer, SPQD output, supervises contracts execution of selected suppliers until FAI milestone

Manage the Material Work Package:

• Review periodically the QCD material scope (Work packages) with the stakeholders, establish a robust “at completion” vision, taken into account risks, ambitions and incertitudes

• Establish bridge analysis at each SPR cycle

• Engage the claim process for the CONQ S2 incidents

Leads cost improvement plans:

• Challenge stakeholders (project, engineering, TSS, buyers) to allow collection of cost optimization proposals in addition of the plan of the Project Sourcing Strategy

• Ensures actions are documented and saving calculated in a total cost of ownership base

• Organise decision over the proposed actions and allow arbitration at PM level if any conflict or at Platform level if any conflict is persisting on major opportunities

Report/KPI:

• Prepares PM/SSD Review based on standards KPIs

• Organise SPR preparation and request validation to PlSD

• At significant project progress (SPR3), formalise return of Experience to the Reference Library and furhter Tenders

All About You 

• MASTER in purchasing or equivalent (engineering, project management)

• Interest in technical field

• 5 years of experience (Project, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality)

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Communication skills & Team spirit

• Ability to challenge

• Results oriented

• Rigorous and structured

• International mindset

• Fluent in English & German

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: 

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility 

• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket) 

• Work in our new modern office at ARTmax with excellent public transportation access 

• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models (up to 90%) 

• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries  

• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes  

• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events 

• Enjoy attractive office amenities (e.g. meeting rooms with walking pads, height-adjustable desks, parent-child rooms, shower facilities). 

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! 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.