Procurement Manager (TSSSA)

Req ID:525214 

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Representative of procurement on Site as member of the Site Management Committee: 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
• Support tender preparation by supervising procurement cost commitment preparation
• Support project execution by managing suppliers QCD performances

HIERARCHIC DIRECTOR

Head of Procurement

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

• Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site 
• May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
• Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc

TEAM FACILITATION AND MANAGEMENT :

• Secures compliance of its team to the Alstom code of Ethics
• Ensure team animation in close link with Cluster/ Country Procurement Directors
• Manage and develop procurement manager, Procurement Project Manager (PPM), Procurement Tender Manager (PTM), senior Buyer and Buyer
• Motivate, inspire and continuously develop his 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 Transport Procurement rules, process & tools
• Management of its cost center, ensure the adequate sizing of his/her organization according to the business needs

PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE :

• Applies & support Alstom Procurement Golden rules, process & tools
• Bring Procurement expertise to support local buyer team
• 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 industrial continuous improvement

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Savings (actions aiming at securing and improving gross margin)
• Non-Conformities Report and On Time Delivery / CONQ S1 & coverage from Procurement
• Launch Gate Review (LGR) and Specification Gate Review (SGR) on time
• First Article Inspection (FAI) on time (RS&C)
• Tender ambition tracking (ASIP) & Sourcing action plan tracking from SPR including claims and ambition covering
• Purchase Order (PO) Go on time
• APSYS Procurement maturity roadmap improvement
• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
• Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent. BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business-related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc).
• Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
• Solid working experience, with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred), with at least 3 years in management
• Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background
• Fluent English
• International mind-set
• Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Pro-active, autonomous
• Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic vision
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• International mindset
• Leadership
• Communication skills & Team spirit
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Ability to challenge
• Results oriented
• Team management
• Negotiation and strategic vision

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.