Site Procurement Director (f/m/d)

Req ID:521703 

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 Site Procurement Director  (f/m/d) in Bautzen we’re looking for? 

Your Future Role 

In Bautzen, 1,200 colleagues manufacture S-Bahn, tram, and light rail vehicles, as well as high-speed trains, with a focus on final assembly, commissioning, and delivery. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. 

We’ll look for you to : 

• Team Leadership & Management:

• Lead, develop and motivate a multicultural procurement team

• Ensure compliance with ethics, procurement processes and tools

• Collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders

• Manage team structure, onboarding and cost center

• Procurement Performance

• Drive procurement excellence and continuous improvement

• Support and challenge sourcing strategies to ensure project success

• Monitor and improve supplier QCD performance

• Project Execution & Profitability

• Support negotiations and stakeholder alignment during execution

• Track procurement performance and manage risks

• Implement action plans and share lessons learned

• Operational Excellence & Cash Focus

• Support supply chain, quality and finance for performance and cost control

• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency

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: 

• Master’s degree in Business/Engineering (Purchasing preferred)

• 10–15 years’ experience incl. commodity management

• Strong procurement and team management background (multicultural teams)

• Deep commodity & supplier market expertise

• Fluent English, international mindset

• Strong leadership, communication & influencing skills

• Matrix organization experience

• Results-driven, able to challenge and negotiate strategically

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: 

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility 

• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (collective agreeement), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket) 

• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models 

• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries  

• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes  

• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events 

• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as health days, massages, etc. 

• Access to corporate benefits 

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! 

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As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.