Buyer Assistant

Req ID:452868 

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 full-time Buyer Assistant in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Jean-Marc Rolland (Tenders & Projects Procurement Director) and support Electrical Domain and Tender & Project Global Teams on some challenging projects.

We’ll look to you for:

Tender & Project (T&P):

• Tender Board administration, scheduling, in coordination with CPO (Chief Procurement Officer) assistant, Tender governance Director leadership & every T&P team members involved 
• Special events organization support (T&P Days, Project days etc.) 
• Key Indicators Performance (KPI) dashboard for T&P (dashboard design, updates, and comments with team members)
• Global Tender list fortnightly preparation
• “Teams” database administration
• Fortnightly report (launch, gathering & adaptations to meet deadline & propose it “ready” to the Department Director)
• Community members list administration
• T&P specific IT system administration support with team members

Electrical Domain:

• Domain Seminar organization support (happens once a year)
• Domain budget report & KPI (mainly staff numbers), for forecasting and discussion support
• Request for quotations to external suppliers on transverse topics (common to commodities or service of the Domain), on the spot, happening 1-2 times a year

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: 

• Business Administration Degree preferred
• Relevant experience in international organization
• Fluent level of English; French would be a plus;
• Procurement background is a must
• Strong interpersonal skills (problem solving, critical thinking, communication)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• SAP knowledge preferred

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
• Be part of a large team with over 800 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Utilise our Agile, Responsible and Inclusive 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program)
• Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, /new-born bonus, discounts)
• Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension)
• Work-life balance- we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/ week) and 25 days of annual leave
• Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions)

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.