Procurement Communication PMO

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, more than 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 Procurement Communication PMO Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

We’ll look to you for:

• In close collaboration with the Procurement Academy & Communication Manager, define, coordinate and deploy the Global Procurement Communication Strategy in alignment with Procurement priorities, business objectives and transformation initiatives.
• Act as a key communication interface between Procurement, Procurement Excellence, Regions, Domains, Product Lines and other relevant business stakeholders.
• Design and deliver engaging internal communication initiatives aimed at strengthening community engagement and improving information sharing.
• Manage key Procurement communication channels and ensure communication consistency, quality, timing and alignment.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans supporting Procurement transformation projects and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex Procurement and business topics into concise, clear and high-impact communication materials.
• Prepare executive-level communication materials supporting senior management and Procurement leadership.
• Support leadership communication and CPO communication activities, including interviews, presentations and key messages.
• Coordinate Procurement Town Halls and other global communication moments.
• Prepare and manage Procurement Quarterly Flash communications.
• Develop Procurement Insights, interviews and other content aimed at increasing Procurement visibility and engagement.
• Manage and continuously improve Procurement SharePoint and intranet communication channels.
• Coordinate targeted global communications and Global Communication Governance Plans.
• Contribute to the preparation, communication and promotion of major Procurement events, including Procurement Days, Supplier Days and other global initiatives.
• Coordinate with event companies, suppliers and internal stakeholders when required.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and foster collaboration across functions.
• Build and maintain strong professional networks throughout the Procurement organization.
• Benchmark communication practices across functions and identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness.
• Monitor communication performance through KPIs, stakeholder feedback and satisfaction surveys.
• Implement continuous improvement actions based on communication performance and stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure consistency of Procurement branding and messaging across communication channels and initiatives.
• Support the organization in increasing Procurement visibility, influence and strategic positioning internally and externally.

 Key deliverables

• Global Procurement Town Halls
• Procurement Quarterly Flash
• Procurement Insights and interviews
• Procurement SharePoint and intranet communications
• Leadership communication materials
• CPO interviews and executive communication
• Targeted global communications
• Global Communication Governance Plans
• Procurement event communication
• Supplier Days and Procurement Days communication
• Communication performance monitoring and KPI follow-up

Key interfaces

• GSE team and worldwide Procurement community
• CPO organization
• Domains
• Commodities
• Product Lines
• Regions
• Procurement Excellence
• Procurement Subject Matter Experts
• Human Resources
• Quality
• Finance
• Engineering
• Group and Regional Communication
• Alstom University
• External event companies and suppliers

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:

• Communication professional background with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in strategy consulting or in a similar strategic communication environment.
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm would be considered a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in communication strategy development and deployment.
• Experience managing complex communication projects in an international environment.
• Strong experience working with multiple stakeholders and senior management.
• Experience interacting with Procurement, Finance, Learning, HR, Legal, Operations, Quality and other transversal functions.
• Previous experience supporting executives and senior leaders.
• Strong ability to transform complex information into clear, concise and impactful messages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and business understanding.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with senior management and transversal stakeholders.
• Strong networking skills and ability to work effectively within an international community.
• Proactive, creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Autonomous, well-organized and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to innovate and bring forward relevant proposals and communication solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and active listening capabilities.
• Fluent English.
• French would be considered a plus.
• Strong international mindset and ability to work across cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.
• Good knowledge of SharePoint and digital communication tools.
• Interest in leveraging AI and new digital solutions to improve communication effectiveness.

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.