Buyer

Req ID:512129

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 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 Buyer in Sofia, Bulgaria we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your purchasing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Adrian and work alongside dynamic, adaptable, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (procurement, project management, and engineering), provide support to commodity strategies, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of supplier performance monitoring, but also contribute to innovative sourcing projects.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting global supplier panel relationships
• Managing specific supplier panel relationships, including negotiations and performance monitoring
• Addressing initial supplier issues before escalation
• Consolidating commodity needs and contributing to commodity strategy development
• Representing commodities in tender phases and project discussions
• Coordinating projects with all relevant stakeholders
• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with suppliers
• Leading project negotiations and monitoring key project performance indicators (KPIs)
• Applying the Alstom Transport Sourcing process and providing feedback for continuous improvement

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:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Specialization in purchasing is an advantage
• Fluency in English, with an international background being a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in the industry
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

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 the latest standards in the railway industry
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our professional and friendly 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 management roles in our local or global organization
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.