Project Supply Chain Engineer

Req ID:489235 

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 Project Supply Chain Engineer (PrSCE) in Coimbatore, TN we’re looking for?

Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain management and procurement expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.
• You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration between supply chain operations and project requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., procurement, supplier development, and logistics teams), drive supplier performance improvements, and much more.
• You’ll specifically take care of managing supplier capacity and logistics requirements, but also ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials for production.

We’ll look to you for

• Managing the interfaces between supply chain and projects to ensure timely first deliveries and secure ongoing supplier deliveries for both serial and NPI production
• Ensuring suppliers’ capacity commitments align with project planning needs and driving technical capacity improvements
• Identifying critical suppliers and implementing preventive action plans in partnership with key stakeholders
• Negotiating logistics plans to meet supply chain objectives, including inventory levels and operational costs
• Ensuring logistical aspects are integrated into product definitions and change management processes
• Leading the project supply chain team, including coordinators and logistics staff
• Supporting supply chain teams in managing critical delivery issues and supplier development plans

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or a related field
• 6 to 10 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Understanding of standards like IRIS or ISO/TS 16949
• Experience in managing supplier performance and logistics requirements
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) in English, Tamil, and Hindi
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

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
• Work with innovative supply chain strategies and industry standards
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to groundbreaking projects in sustainable mobility
• Utilise our flexible 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
• Progress towards roles such as Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Leader
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​