Key Supplier Contract Manager (KSCM) F/H

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.

Could you be the full-time Key Supplier Contract Manager (KSCM) in France we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in contract management and supplier collaboration to a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals who are committed to delivering excellence.

You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless contract administration and management of key or critical supplier and subcontractor agreements, safeguarding Alstom’s interests, and driving value for money. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with project contract managers, project teams, and sourcing teams, while proactively identifying risks, managing claims, and fostering effective supplier relationships.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring proper contract administration, including claims management, and driving supplier performance, but also lead the resolution of potential disputes and crises.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating and collaborating with project contract managers and teams to ensure alignment during project execution phases

• Identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, and suggesting mitigation or capitalization strategies with key suppliers and subcontractors

• Managing claims, including building defensive and offensive claim files with relevant evidence and coordinating with planning and financial managers

• Proactively driving claims to closure and ensuring timely and accurate claim reporting

• Leading or supporting the preparation of claim strategies, settlement agreements, and change orders

• Providing training and raising awareness on contract management for procurement and project teams

• Ensuring compliance with contract management instructions, tools, and processes

• Managing crisis situations such as supply shortages or force majeure events

• Acting as a coordinator for legal representatives when required

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 law, engineering, technical, purchasing/sourcing, economics, or business sciences

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Knowledge and understanding of contract management and commercial law

• Experience in supplier contract management or subcontract management

• Strong skills in relationship building and teamwork

• Proactive approach to management and problem-solving

• Proficiency in computer applications, including inventory systems and databases

• Ability to understand financial reports and develop contract strategies based on them

• Comprehension of technical requirements and their implications

• Demonstrated interest in technical aspects

• Advanced written and oral communication skills

• Flexibility to travel regularly across multiple sites in France

• Fluency in English

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards senior roles in contract management or project leadership

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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​