Indirect Buyer

Req ID:424101 

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.

Play your part bringing together mobility and responsabilidty by joining Alstom Team as Indirect Buyer for Corporate Services  in Madrid or Barcelona, Spain

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:  

This position lead the main Indirect categories in scope are (but not limited to)

Business and corporate management consultation services, temporary labor, recruitment, communication services.

There will be close partnership with Communication, legal, HHRR ,  finance, Operations,

The role reports directly to Spain and Portugal Head of Indirect Procurement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops long term strategic plans for the entire spend area within Corporate Services for Spain and Portugal Cluster
• Managing in-country ( Spain and Portugal )  procurement  activities and deliver on savings plan, managing relevant policies.
• Manages requestors  and supplier relationships to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needs and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.
• Coordinates the introduction of new and modified services with appropriate departments
• Advises on contracts and agreements for the supply of complex services with new and existing suppliers

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• University degree or equivalent qualifications
• Previous experience in a buyer role
• Proven, successful supplier negotiations skills. Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Understanding of contract principles and clauses and be able to construct an interpret agreements
• Excellent communication/relationship skill, be the Confidential and trustworthy business partner
• Communication skills and ability to influence others
• Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
• Accuracy, Problem solving, planning and organization, result orientation, service orientation, ability to perform in stress situations

 DESIRABLE

• Experience of working within Indirect procurement , preferably Corporate or professional services categories.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in French as plus.
• ARIBA S2C

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.