Senior indirect Buyer

Req ID:464666 

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….

Organisational Reporting

Direct reporting to the Indirect Procurement Manager

Indirect report to the indirect Commodities managers and to the Site Procurement Director.

Network & Links

This position is in full line with the indirect procurement organization.

The job holder will have to exchange information with:

• All product lines potential Sourcing Internal Customer network

• Procurement Indirect Global network across Alstom legal entities

• Finance networks Corporate and other Alstom Sector Procurement Organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies & support Alstom Procurement rules, process & tools

• Identifies and inventory project and business needs

• Consolidates needs and defines Procurement strategy with the Indirect Sourcing Manager

• Negotiates cost reduction with suppliers

• Participates to panel elaboration

• Insures QCD achievement

• Places orders for projects on his/her scope

• Reports his/her results on a monthly basis to Indirect Procurement network

• Establish, validate and follow up the completion of orders

• Makes sure that suppliers selected are complying with Alstom ethic code and Sustainable Development

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• Optimize and decrease total costs of ownership of purchasing families through strategy building with

internal customers, supply base performance monitoring and development as well as internal ways of

working optimization.

• Manages return of experience and gives feedback to the Indirect Procurement manager and all stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION

Business school or Engineering degree with Master in purchasing

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Competencies :

o Excellent communication skills

o Team player

o Result oriented

o Energy & drive

o Well organized

o Leadership

o Good communication & interpersonal skills

o High work ethics

Technical Skills :

o Contract management

o Legal awareness

o Project experience

o Language skills : English and French are mandatory. Dutch or German is an asset.

Previous experience: Operational dealing within projects in sourcing, engineering or commercial

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​