Project Construction Buyer

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.

Project Construction Buyer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Set up full supplier selection process
Deploy commodities strategy
Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives
Support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)
Create PO’s and manage RFQ and suppliers
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

Set up full supplier selection process

Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
Lead project negotiation
Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
Prepare Business Award
Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Coordinate project with all métiers
Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project
Create Direct PO’s and price lists
Follow up installation contractual conditions and execution
monthly Evaluation of subcontractors

Support commodity strategy

Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs
Participate actively 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.
Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.

Build Supplier relationship

Support global supplier panel relationship
Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team
Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan
Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager
Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations
Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines

Performance measurements:

Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES:

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

Engineering or Business School master degree

Experience:

Mandatory:

Sourcing professional background (0-5 years)

Competencies & Skills Describe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)

Ability to work in a matrix environment
Communication skills & Team spirit
Ability to challenge
Results oriented
Rigorous and structured
International mindset
Fluent in English

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

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