Commodity Leader for Corporate Services

Req ID:454961

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 for Corporate Services in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic procurement expertise in the field of train testing and certification services. You’ll report to Amelie VASSE - Commodity Manager and work alongside dedicated Commodity Leaders and Buyers worldwide. 

You’ll lead and coordinate the activities of the corporate services commodities such as HR services, Lawyers, Certification, Communication. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business sites, to manage procurement projects and RFP for your perimeter. 

You’ll specifically be responsible for the definition and the implementation of commodity strategies at worldwide level.

We’ll look to you for:

• At commodity level:
  • Negotiate, establish and implement worldwide Frame Agreements: Strong knowledge of legal clauses;
  • Drive relationship and performance reviews with suppliers;
  • Participate in the definition of procurement strategies and panel elaboration;
  • Manage global supplier RFQ from end-to-end
  • Develop strong relationship with Region and sites procurement organization
    • to bring support on the commodities of your perimeter and,
    • to ensure the respect of the procurement commodity strategies.
  • Contribute to secure and achieve Savings commitments of the indirect procurement department;

• Operational involvement:
  • Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and help to achieve the commitment, and in problem solving;
  • Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers;
  • Lead RFQ negotiation;
  • Prepare Business Award/Bid Comparison Chart and secure agreement;

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: 

• Degree level qualification
• Relevant experience in indirect procurement
• Ability to negotiate global Frame Agreements, understanding of legal clauses necessary
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Strong interpersonal skills (indirect sourcing mindset, leadership, communication, ability to convince and work with top management)
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
• Fluent in English with international mindset

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
• Utilize 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 recognizes 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.