Supplier Delivery Performance Manager

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 Supplier Delivery Performance Manager (SDPM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive technical and supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Iulia Sumurducan (Global Critical Suppliers Team Manager, Cluj-Napoca), and work alongside dedicated and innovative teammates.

You'll ensure our suppliers have the necessary supply chain maturity and capacity to meet Alstom’s demands. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Procurement, Quality, Industrial Process Auditing, Global Supply Chain Team), driving improvements based on audit results and managing key Supplier Relationship KPIs, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of performing Full Supply Chain Audits, developing action plans in collaboration with stakeholders, and performing quarterly capacity assessments, but also advising on procurement commodity strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Conducting comprehensive supply chain audits and capacity assessments;
• Developing and driving improvement action plans with suppliers;
• Contributing to positive trends in Supplier Relationship KPIs;
• Being the point of contact for supply chain inputs during business awards;
• Supporting crisis management for capacity de-bottlenecking;
• Training and developing new Supply Chain team members.

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 in Technical and/or Supply Chain Engineering, Master’s degree level or equivalent;
• Experience or understanding of Lean Management projects in an industrial setting;
• Knowledge of supply chain audits and quality assurance processes;
• Familiarity with international and multicultural work environments;
• A Supply Chain or Lean Management certification is desirable;
• Strong communication and influencing skills;
• Agile and responsible mindset;
• Fluent in English;
• Frequent travels required for the position (minimum 60% of the time) – Domestic and international.

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).

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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.