VIE - Indirect Buyer services (m/f)

Req ID:513659 

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.

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

Location: Montréal (Quebec, Canada)

Duration of the VIE: 24 Months

Could you be the VIE - Indirect Buyer Services we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your sourcing and procurement expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in supporting Alstom’s Canadian and U.S. operations by leading sourcing activities for a variety of goods and services. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and more), manage vendor relationships, analyze data, and ensure compliance with Alstom’s standards and processes.

You’ll specifically take care of executing sourcing strategies, managing e-procurement platforms, and overseeing vendor management tools, but also support internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance and best practices.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading sourcing activities for indirect commodities to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Developing and implementing cost-saving and service-level improvement plans
• Managing vendor relationships and assessing performance
• Ensuring supplier compliance with contracts and Alstom’s standards
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work, KPIs, and SLAs
• Managing e-procurement tools, vendor management platforms, and catalogues

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:

• Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or Business
• One or more years of experience in indirect sourcing or related activities
• Proficiency in both French and English
• Experience or general knowledge of e-procurement tools
• Strong data gathering and analysis skills
• Ability to develop scopes of work, KPIs, and SLAs with internal stakeholders
• Experience in managing commercial and contractual supplier relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in SAP or other ERP systems (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Professional communication skills in a multi-cultural environment
• Customer-focused mindset and a team-oriented approach

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:

• Work with innovative tools like e-procurement platforms and vendor management systems
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

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.