Commodity Buyer - Aluminum

We are looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our Procurement team!
As part of our global Aluminium Commodity team—made up of 6 buyers managing projects worldwide!!—you will play a key role within the Metallic domain, supporting all Aluminium activities linked to Rolling Stock projects.

In this role, you will:

• Understand the strategic stakes of the Aluminium Commodity


• Manage activities from Tender phase through to First Delivery


• Contribute to the deployment of the Aluminium Purchasing Strategy


• Participate in contractual and commercial negotiations with key suppliers


• Ensure flawless project execution aligned with QCDT objectives and DFQ milestones

You will report directly to the Aluminium Commodity Manager.

• Consolidate and analyze commodity needs and inputs from sites and projects


• Actively contribute to the elaboration of the Aluminium Commodity strategy and supplier panel


• Represent the Aluminium Commodity within projects, platforms, and solution teams


• Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing Process, ensuring compliance and proper documentation


• Monitor supplier performance (QCD), manage initial issues, and support continuous improvement


• Ensure alignment with QCDT targets and DFQ milestones across all sourcing activities


• Provide accurate return‑of‑experience (REX) to strengthen future tenders and sourcing decisions


• Prepare and manage RFQs using standard tools, ensuring technical requirements

Commercial Responsabilities :

• Support the global supplier panel and manage specific suppliers within the Aluminium scope


• Lead negotiations during bidding and project phases


• Manage contractual and commercial discussions, including specific agreements when needed


• Contribute to building differentiation and competitive advantage through supplier strategy


• Monitor legal and commercial project evolution (FAI, Business Award, product development)


• Prepare Business Award documentation and lead sourcing work package commitments


• Ensure day‑to‑day follow‑up of suppliers to secure performance and mitigate commercial risks


• Track Aluminium Prices and Prepare Negotiation accordingly

Cross-Functional Responsabilities: