VIE - Indirect Buyer (m/f)

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Within our team in Mexico, you will participate to the development of our Global Procurement Shared Service hub for AMERICAS, serving all our businesses in US and CANADA. You will learn new things every day, grow as an individual and make a real impact on the success of this exciting project. We are looking for ambitious individuals who want to make a difference!

Alstom is here to help you develop your skills and knowledge so that you can be at the forefront of innovation, efficiency, and agility in procurement.

Could you be the VIE Indirect buyer in Mexico we’re looking for?

Your future role

Procurement operations:

• Validates purchase requisitions completeness in coordination with Project teams
• Conducts Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP)
• Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
• Vendor selection / Evaluation / negotiation of contract (within threshold value) / Business case preparation and follow DOA approval flow
• Vendor onboarding until panel validation
• Creates and manages Purchase orders and Amendments

Supplier relationship:

• Supports preparation of supplier(s) negotiations
• Creates monthly reports and ad'hoc reports on Supplier performance and Procurement KPI’s
• Promotes the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
   

Processes / Tools / Knowledge Management

• Applies standard Procurement processes and tools
• Contributes to the enrichment of best practices with peers and Procurement organization
• Identifies problems and suggest solutions
   

Developing oneself and get exposure :

• Deep understanding of business practices in Procurement
• Generates innovative ideas for increased process efficiency & reduction in cost
• Deep understanding of processes and tools
• Exposure to the Procurement organization (internally) and externally (suppliers)
   

Performance measurements:

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
• Non-Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate
• Process efficiency KPIs
   

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 level qualification buyer
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• Fluency in French and English
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Initiative and autonomy
• Understanding of procurement processes and tools
• Ability to identify problems and suggest innovative solutions

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 new security standards for rail procurement processes
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

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.