Senior Buyer - HVAC
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Location: Saint-Ouen, FR
Company: Alstom
Req ID:509415
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 opening a permanent contract within HVAC Procurement Team
The Senior Buyer reports to the Commodity Manager, ensures the deployment of commodity strategy, tenders and projects execution in line with QCDTE's objectives and Project milestones
He/ She supports global supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)
Commodity perimeter:
HVAC products for all Rolling Stock Platforms
The main missions are :
Involvement in projects and tenders :
· Build Procurement Tender commitment
· Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
· Lead project negotiation for the commodity
· Coordinate sourcing activities with local sourcing teams and project with all Metiers: Contracts application, strategy, saving actions, suppliers performance reviews...
· Monitor sourcing project QCDTE & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
· Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
· Prepare Business Award
Supplier relationship management :
· Manage global and specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
· Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues before any escalation to line manager
· Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines
· Be of the SupplierLeader and referent, organization of Quarter Business Review and ensure Supplier's global Compliancy
Commodity support :
· Active participation to commodity strategy, panel elaboration on her/his scope and deployment within Internal /external stakeholder
· Lead commodity commitments according to the defined strategy on her/his scope
· 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
· Able to monitor Commodity Transversal topic
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)
- Negotiations skills on price and contractual clauses
- Use of excel, sourcing tools and in accordance with Alstom process
- Results oriented within a given timeline
Job Location / Mobility :
On Site in Alstom Saint-Ouen Headquarter / High travel frequency.
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
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