Commodity Leader Logistics Services

Req ID:477078 

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 Commodity Leader Logistics Services in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Vlad GLIGA (Commodity Manager, Cluj-Napoca), and work alongside dedicated Commodity Leads and Commodity Managers in the global domains categories.

Inside the Indirect Procurement department and hierarchically linked to Transportation Commodity Manager this role involves the purchasing of standard transportation to support global Supply Chain & Transportation services within ALSTOM footprint and Logistics Stakes.

The successful applicant will manage numerous internal and external stakeholders to develop Project Transportation projects requirements within Transportation & Logistics global perimeter and support Procurement strategies on transportation that deliver value for money and fit for purpose solutions.

We’ll look to you for:

• You will have to exchange information with following central, region & sites networks such as Global, Regional and Local Supply Chain, EHS & CSR, Indirect & Direct Procurement, Tender & Project Organizations, Finance/Legal/Procurement Efficiency, Quality (SQD)
• Coordinate and source Logistics Services in line with business objectives and according to ALSTOM procurement processes
• Manage RFQ’s, RFI’s and costings on Source to Contract basis
• Contribute to build the Commodity Strategy
• Animate the commodity maturity improvement plan
• Negotiate contracts and frame agreements with key suppliers
• Manage Supplier Panel in line with the global strategy
• Contribute to the commodity maturity improvement through audit support and continuous improvement programs
• Innovate with best practices proposal and leadership or implementation
• Be recognized as a business development facilitator and an added-value contributor
• Contribute to the transversal commodities strategy improvement and deployment

• Develop and share market constraints understanding
• Ensure Procurement project/service execution/influence by:
  • Developing close network of internal and external stakeholders worldwide
  • Working with internal stakeholders to align requirements with Procurement objectives
  • Challenging technical specifications produced by stakeholders
  • Implementing company CSR Strategy
  • Bringing innovation through supplier selection and sustain supplier QCD performance
  • Participating to Make or Buy decision process utilizing reference costing and market indicators
  • Manage global negotiation for key projects securing savings in line with global targets
  • Ensuring Procurement strategy application and alignment with processes and policy

• Makes sure that suppliers selected are compliant with ALSTOM Procurement rules

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 School or Engineering school; MASTER in Purchasing (preferred)
• Relevant experience
• Experience with Transportation and Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management
• Fluent level of English; French is an advantage
• International background is a must

• Strong buying and negotiating expertise
• Strong sense of business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Results, Service, and Customer-oriented
• Agile in a multi culture environment
• Team spirit, autonomous, force of proposal
• Able to regularly travel to sites under scope of responsibility

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!

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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.