Procurement Manager (Fixed Term Contract)1

Req ID:[[465220]] 

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.

JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT MANAGER - BOKSBURG

At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an Procurement Manager for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg.  

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE IS TO:
Representative of procurement at the Site: relays to Procurement/Site any information or decision that could impact respective activities such as organizational changes, supplier difficulties, local/global instructions, Make or Buy decisions.
Liaise between Procurement Function and Site operational members on supplier related initiatives.
Support project execution by managing suppliers QCD performances, with specific focus on ramp up activities.
Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Procurement Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
    TEAM FACILITATION AND MANAGEMENT :
•    Secures compliance of its team to the Alstom code of Ethics
•    Ensure team animation in close link with Site Procurement Director/ Head of Procurement.
•    Manage and develop Buyer team to ensure optimal results.
•    Motivate, inspire and continuously develop their team in a multicultural interface to improve competencies
•    Close link with Global Procurement (Commodity Manager (CM), Domain Director (DD)) to deploy Global strategies and have synergies
•    Welcome the new resources, manages their local integration, and is responsible for their coaching by their senior colleagues.
•    Applies & support Alstom Procurement rules, process & tools.
•    Management of Procurement cost center, ensure the adequate sizing of their organization according to the business needs.
 
    PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE :
•    Applies & support Alstom Procurement Golden rules, process & tools..
•    Bring Procurement expertise to support local buyer team to secure adequate supplier capacity to meet Master Production Schedule needs.
•    Challenge global sourcing (Commodity Manager (CM) / Commodity Director (CD) to secure project execution and profitability in escalation phase.
•    Drive continuous improvement within whole local buyer team through APSYS Procurement.
•    Manage Supplier Local QCD performances.
•    Perform regular (min. Monthly) supplier QCD performance, solves major issues and secure objectives achievement.
 
    PROJECT EXECUTION AND PROFITABILITY:
•    Support local team to face commercial and contractual negotiation during project execution phase.
•    Challenge site stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, quality...) to secure project execution and profitability.
•    Track procurement performance in project and issue action plan in case of deviation.
•    Analyses risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan.
•    Formalize and share return on experience on main issues.
 
    OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CASH FOCUS:
•    Support supply chain to monitor and secure raw material inventory and OTIF objectives.
•    Support quality on Non-Conformities Report (NCR) treatment and improvement, Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) S1 management.
•    Support accounting department to align on invoice accounting and payable days.
•    Participate actively on costing continuous improvement.
 
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:  
•    BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business-related field.
•    Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc), with at least 5 years of people management experience.
•    Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
•    Solid working experience, with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred)
•    Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
•    Internal and external influencing skills.
•    Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
•    Working experience in GSI/SAP (Related ERP systems)
•    May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices.
 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
•    Agile mindset
•    Inclusive mindset
•    Responsible mindset 
•    Pro-active and autonomous
•    International mind-set.
•    Advance negotiation Skills
•    Strategic vision
•    Ability to work independently.
•    Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize
•    Team working
•    Excellent knowledge in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP
•    Strong sense of work ethic
•    Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
•    Prior exposure to high pressured environments
•    Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges
•    Solution orientated
•    Deadline driven
•    Collaborative mindset
•    Passionate
•    Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others
•    Resilience

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. 
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.
 

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

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