Indirect Buyer - Construction

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.

Join our Procurement team on a 12-month fixed term contract in Dandenong, as Indirect Buyer. This position will be supporting construction projects providing efficient and secured tools for indirect procurement activities. The Indirect Buyer has strong experience managing the supplier selection process, creating supplier contracts and managing contract execution. With a solid knowledge of costing activities, this role supports the implementation of the commodities strategy at country level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and launch Request for Quotation with suppliers.
• Support supplier panel relationship and lead project negotiation as per Australian Standards.
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
• Support Indirect commodity strategy and panel elaboration as well as consolidate the commodity needs and inputs.
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• Manage all contract variations and claims with the suppliers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience defining indirect procurement strategy and supporting make-or-buy decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Previous experience as Estimator, Costing Officer or Sourcing Specialist within Residential Building, Commercial building or other Construction industries.
• Knowledge of cost structures, costing activities during pre-tendering phase, target price and gap analysis.

Applications are now open until 29 November 2024 with shortlisting to commence upon application.

Important to note an agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company as Alstom are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.  Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required, please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgoup.com