Buyer 1

Req ID:527219 

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, 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 Project Buyer in Thessaloniki we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supplier management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the success of procurement activities, from supplier selection to contract negotiation, while driving project excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Regional Procurement, Platform & Project Teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance), support commodity strategy development, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of setting up the supplier selection process and managing supplier relationships but also contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers
• Leading project negotiations
• Monitoring procurement project QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical) and legal project evolution
• Ensuring work package commitments are respected
• Preparing Business Awards
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Coordinating projects with all relevant stakeholders
• Supporting the development and implementation of commodity strategies
• Managing supplier performance and supporting supplier development

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:

• A master’s degree in Engineering or Business School
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Experience or understanding of sourcing and procurement processes (0-5 years)
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management
• Familiarity with working in a matrix environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team spirit
• Ability to challenge and drive results
• A structured and rigorous approach to work
• An international mindset

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 inclusive and flexible 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 leadership roles or specialized expertise
• 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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.