Commodity Leader - Engineering Software

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Date: 21 Jan 2026

Location: Paris, FR

Company: Alstom

 

Req ID:504158 

 

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

  • Definition and implementation of Sourcing strategy for Engineering Software
  • Manage global supplier panel relationship for Engineering Software
  • Responsible for commodity maturity development with efficient sourcing and purchasing measures leveraging Alstom’s procurement tools
  • Operational procurement responsibility on negotiation
  • Animate Saving Plan and continuous improvement of total cost of ownership for spend within commodity

 
Main responsibilities

  • Support commodity management
    • Represent Engineering Software commodity
    • Consolidate commodity needs and sourcing demands
    • Build and propose differentiation for AT through supplier innovation
    • Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration 
    • Participate to Make or Buy decision process when relevant
    • Define a strategy for specific segment according to delegation
    • Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
    • Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.
    • Is involved on operational tasks
  • Monitor Buyer activity on specific segment
    • Has an operational procurement responsibility on negotiation
    • Lead Saving Plan by leveraging Design to Cost, Volume bundling, Global contracts, best cost country solutions and panel reduction

 

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.


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