VIE - Buyer with French/English (m/f)

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.

Buyer with French and English in Cluj-Napoca

Details of the Volunteers for International Experience (VIE) program:

• Assignments are open for citizens of European Union countries between 18 and 28 years, who have fulfilled the military service obligations of their country
• A VIE assignment will be in a country other than that of the applicant
• Set up by public sector statute in France, managed by the Business France organization
• Assignment lasts from 6 to 24 months, renewable once within a cumulative limit of 24 months
• Compensation (non-taxable) linked to the cost of living index and set by Business France
• International social protection is extended to eligible parties
• 2.5 days of holiday per month

Could you be the full-time VIE - Buyer with French and English in Cluj-Napoca we’re looking for?

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying, please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility requirements. To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here:  Mon Volontariat International : site officiel du V.I.E | V.I.A 

You will set up full supplier selection process and deploy commodities strategy. You will also ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives and support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement).

Responsabilities:

Set up full supplier selection process:

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers;
• Run standard negotiations;
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development);
• Prepare Business Award.

Support commodity strategy:

• Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs;
• Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration;
• Provide imputes to build differentiation;
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.

Build Supplier relationship:

• Support global supplier panel relationship;
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances);
• Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team;
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan;
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager.

Performance measurements:

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete;
• Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery;
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate.

Candidate profile:

• Fluent in English and French
• Work in an international environment.
• Business School or Master in Purchasing
• Medium experience in the area of specialization
• Experience with Microsoft Excel processes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.