Benelux Indirect Procurement Manager

Req ID:468904 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Key position in the Indirect Procurement Team, together with your colleagues you’re fully accountable of the procurement process and competitivity for the indirect spent containing consultancy, services, facility management, insurance, CAPEX & OPEX….

Network & Links: 

Procurement local/central, Project team, Industrial, Planning, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team management and development:

• Secures compliance of his team to the Alstom code of Ethics
• Manage headcount and staffing
• Manage buyer team in close link with central procurement (Commodity Manager)
• Monitor local sourcing team workload and productivity
• Develop team skills & agility
• Drive TTA (Team Trust Action) Value

Sourcing performance:

• Applies & support Alstom Transport procurement rules, process & tools
• Support buyer team with his /her expertise
• Challenge central procurement (Commodity Manager) to secure project execution and profitability
• Drive continuous improvement within the team (Alstom Performance SYStem)
• Manage Supplier Quality Cost and Delivery performances
• Perform monthly supplier QCD performance and secure objectives achievement

Project execution and profitability:

• Support buyers to face commercial and contractual negotiation during project execution phase
• Challenge site stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, quality...) to secure project execution and profitability
• Track procurement performance in project and issue action plan in case of deviation
• Analyses risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan
• Formalize and share Return of Experience
• Secure procure to pay

Operationnal excellence & Cash focus:

• Monitor and secure deliveries objectives (OTIF)
• Monitor and secure with quality and stakeholders first time right of deliveries
• Collaborate with accounting department to reach days payable outstanding target
• Collaborate to site industrial continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION

Business School and MASTER in Purchasing or equivalent trough experience

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership
• Entrepreneurial
• Communication
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Team management
• Negotiation
• Strategic vision                   

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

• Procurement professional background of 10 years
• Previous experience of 5 years within indirect sourcing management
• International mindset
• Language skills: Fluent in English, French other language is an asset

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​