Senior Buyer - Brakes

Req ID:500703 

Deploy of commodities strategy

·       Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives

·       Manage global supplier Panel relationship : Negociation, Specific agreement, Supplier workload

The Buyer will have the following responsibilities:

·       Supplier relationship

·       Support global supplier panel relationship

·       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

·       Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs

·       Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration 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

·       Provide imputs to build differenciation

·       Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase

·       Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.

·       Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving

·       Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing process, and provide return on experience.

·       Involvement in projects

·       Coordinate project with all Metiers

·       Coordinate sourcing activities with local sourcing teams: Contracts application, strategy, saving actions, suppliers performance reviews...

·       Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool

·       Lead project negociation for the commodity

·       Monitor sourcing project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)

·       Ensure work package sheet commitment respect

·       Ensure QCD commitments/targets

·       Prepare Business Award

PROFILE

·       Educational requirements: Business school or Engineering degree with MASTER in purchasing 

·       Technical Knowledge / Experience:

·       Fluent English & International background; high level English for negotiation.

·       Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing

·       Behavioural and Technical Skills / Competencies 

·       Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)

·       Negociations skills on price and contractual clauses

·       Use of excel, sourcing tools and in accordance with Alstom process

·       High travel frequency expected

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

Job Type:​Experienced​