Buyer, Metallic

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Date: 16 May 2025

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN

Company: Alstom

Req ID:487096 

 

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.

 

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  
  • To manage the commodity / supplier strategy to fulfill the requirement of Transport global supplier panel and development roadmap
  • Supplier development: start & raise business with already homologated & identified suppliers
  • Scouting New Suppliers + Regional Marketing Investigation.
  • Follow Sourcing standard process with using the relevant methods and tools.
  • RFQ Management: from RFQ release to Business Award, Contract Sign, through Project Execution till Warranty Expiration.
  • Ensure Technical Clarification between Suppliers and Technical Expert during RFQ stage also ensures Product Development Technical Clarification during PO Execution Period.
  • Strong Cost analysis ability(TCO) while tender phase
  • Continuous improvement plan (QCD responsibility on orders placed in China)
  • Coordination with stakeholders such as quality, project team to secure the overall sourcing plan
  • Work with European Site buyer for LCC project, RFQ, PO, FAI, Mass production, Payment follow up
  • Communicate with Central CM weekly for projects follow up and new projects introduction

 

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Desirable:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering degree..

 

Experience

Mandatory:

  • Above 5 years’ experience of sourcing development for direct sourcing.

 

 

 

Desirable:

Above 3 years experience of sourcing development of metal  material or previous supplier development and management

Competencies & Skills

  • Good negotiating skills, project management skills and supplier management skills
  • Must have strong drive and initiative to continuously promoting global sourcing and cost improvement
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency
  • Good English communication skill is a must.  French speaker would be a plus.
  • Have a good team work spirit and work under pressure.
  • Able to travel frequently

 

 

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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