Commodity Buyer - Traction transformers & Aux Converters (M/F)

Req ID:502691 

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.

We are looking for a Traction Transformer and Auxiliary Converter Buyer -handling procurement from early tender phase, up to the start of Project execution.s to projects.

This key position is coming with high stakes whose main mission are : 

- Support & Deploy commodity strategy for the 2 commodities 

- Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives

- Manage Global Supplier Panel relationship : Negociation, Specific Agreement, Supplier workload

- Support project and buyer on site worldwide

Main responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship
  • Support global supplier panel relationship (Periodic Reviews)
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negociation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)    
  • Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues    
  • Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager    
  • Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines    

• Commodity Support
  • Active participation to commodity strategy on her/his scope    
  • Lead commodity commitments according to the defined strategy on her/his scope    
  • Pilot negotiation with panel suppliers during tender phase to ensure best commodity commitment to platform and site teams      
  • Represent the commodities towards Region (bid team, projects) and Platforms (Regional, Commuter)
  • Animate teamwork with internal and external stakeholders (Projects, Suppliers, Experts) for  effective problem solving    
  • Apply the Alstom Transport Procurement processes and provide return on experience.

• Involvement in projects
  • Coordinate project with all Metiers for supplier selection and development
  • Prepare and launch of Request For Quotation (RFQ) with suppliers   
  • Lead project negociation from RFQ to supplier award, Go order and contractualization
  • Ensure and negotiate contractual requirement (Specific Agreement, derogation, Go Order decision)
  • Monitor sourcing project QCDT (Product development, Pre-bid agreement, Business Award, First Article Inspection, Delivery needs)    
  • Ensure alignement with QCD commitment respect and animate Planning & Savings reviews as per Tender/project stakes.
  • Coordinate sourcing activities with local sourcing teams: Contracts application, strategy, saving actions, suppliers performance reviews.

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​