Global Buyer Transport & Logistics

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission 

We are looking for a Global Buyer Transport & Logistics to drive procurement activities within the Transport & Logistics commodity, with a particular focus on out-of-gauge (OOG) transport. You will collaborate with global and regional teams to manage supplier relationships, lead sourcing and negotiations, and ensure strong performance across quality, cost and on-time delivery.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, specific agreements, and supplier performance across quality, cost and on-time delivery;
• Consolidate commodity needs and inputs, actively contributing to commodity strategy and supplier panel development;
• Lead the supplier selection and sourcing process, from RFQ preparation and launch through project negotiations and Business Award preparation;
• Monitor day-to-day supplier performance and issues, taking action to resolve initial challenges before escalation;
• Work closely with Commodity Management, Regional Procurement, Site Buyers, Requesters and other stakeholders to coordinate sourcing projects and support tender activities.

You'll work with motivated and dedicated teams across the business, helping ensure that purchased goods and services are cost-efficient, high-quality and delivered in line with project requirements.

What You Bring

• A Business School or Engineering School background, ideally with a Master’s degree in Purchasing;
• Relevant experience, combined with a strong international background;
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to convince and work effectively with different stakeholders;
• Initiative and the ability to exercise independent judgment in a global procurement environment;
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities within your area of specialization, along with fluent English; German is considered an advantage.

How Success Is Measured

• Strong supplier performance across quality, cost and on-time delivery;
• Effective management of sourcing activities, from supplier selection and negotiation to Business Award preparation;
• Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and timely resolution of supplier performance issues.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to sustainable mobility projects with global impact from Cluj-Napoca;
• Grow your career through continuous learning and development programs;
• Perks and Benefits:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines;
  • Be part of a large team with over 1000 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).

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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.