Req ID:489579
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.
JOB TITLE & PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Job Title: Buyer
Job Code: SO-CO-02
Purpose of the job:
- Deploy of commodities strategy
- Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives
- Support global supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation structure:
Headquarter or Region / Site Sourcing organizations
Reports directly to:
Site sourcing Manager/Director
Commodity Manager / Director
Other reporting to:
none
Direct reports:
none
Network & Links
Internal & External
Sourcing local/central, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering and Train Sub System for RS/Compo.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES
Key Accountabilities
Supplier relationship:
- Support global supplier panel relationship
- Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
- Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues
- Management of initial issues before escalation to line manage
- Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines
Commodity support on site:
- Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs
- Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
- Provide imputes to build differentiation
- Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
- Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Apply the Alstom Sourcing process, and provide return on experience.
Involvement in projects:
- Coordinate project with all Metiers
- Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
- Lead project negociation
- Monitor sourcing project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
- Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
- Prepare Business Award
- Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Key Job Authorities and Dimensions (Expenditure/Hiring authorities, total budget resp., team size; etc.):
- DOA
Performance measurements:
- Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
- Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
- Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate
EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- Business School or Engineering school and MASTER in Purchasing
Experience
Mandatory:
- Fluent English & International background is a must
- 2 to 5 years of experience in industry
Competencies & Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, ability to convince)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internal and external influencing skills
- Negotiation
- Team work
- Willingness to take initiative
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of specialization
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.
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