VIE - Buyer

Req ID: 525007 

 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.

As a buyer you are responsible for processing the product groups/commodities assigned to you within the region/division. You will work for all projects in the organization and form the interface between the business, the global lead buyers and the Domain. You will procure using professional purchasing practices and techniques and ensure parts, services and goods availability through the production process while maintaining overall cost at the lowest level and highest quality. You will maintain daily contact with suppliers and ensure supplier quality and on-time-delivery.

Responsabilities

We´ll look to you for:

• Monitor project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical (QCDT) 

• Support the definition of material prices for Commodity Groups


• Contribute to the identification of material requirements, estimate the justified costs, provide the material procurement costs, prepare requests for offers to suppliers, compile contract packages in particular for variation orders, assess opportunities and risks in procurement and define the final parts lists for their responsible product groups, Verification of implementations and documentation


• Documentation according to standards and project requirements


• Support verification, assessment and homologation


• Manage contracts for risk management, claims, conflict resolutions, feedback and input into bids from lessons learnt.


• Develop long term supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and continually drive cost improvements.


• Be responsible for delivering cost reduction targets and participate in Design2cost initiatives.


• Collaborate with other functions to ensure project success by representing Procurement at meetings and work autonomously to resolve problems, but bring to management’s attention if required

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 Business, Purchasing, or a related field


• Experience or understanding of supplier selection and procurement processes


• Knowledge of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical (QCDT) principles


• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools


• A strong negotiation skillset


• Fluency in English and French


• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment

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:​ VIE

Duration: 24 months

Location: site Alstom Hennigsdorf, Germany