Buyer

Req ID:488683 

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Buyer in Vasteras, SE we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll drive impactful supplier relationships and contribute to the successful execution of global procurement strategies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and finance), coordinate supplier negotiations, and support the development of innovative commodity strategies—and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting global supplier panel relationships and managing specific supplier panel relationships, including negotiation and local supplier performance monitoring,

• Monitoring day-to-day supplier performance and addressing initial issues before escalating to line management,

• Consolidating commodity needs and actively contributing to the development of commodity strategies and supplier panels,

• Providing inputs to build differentiation and supporting the Commodity Manager during tender phases. ,

• Representing commodities in interactions with projects, platforms, and solutions,

• Ensuring effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders to resolve problems collaboratively,

• Applying Alstom’s Procurement processes and sharing return-on-experience insights ,

• Coordinating projects across various métiers, including preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers ,

• Leading project negotiations and monitoring project evolution, including FAI (First Article Inspection), Business Awards, and product development ,

• Promoting and adhering to Alstom’s Code of Ethics and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.

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 purchasing, engineering, project management, finance, business administration, or equivalent,

• Experience or understanding of procurement, project management, and supplier relationship management ,

• Knowledge of SAP (preferred) and MS Office ,

• Familiarity with railway industry practices and Alstom products (an asset) ,

• Adaptability and ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment ,

• Fluency in English (Swedish preferred).

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Work with global supplier panels and cross-functional teams to drive procurement strategies and supplier relationships ,

• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom's sourcing excellence and project success ,

• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment ,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• 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 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​