Project Buyer (M/F) - German speaking

Req ID:498651

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.

Purpose of the Job
The Buyer will manage the RFQ/supplier selection process and ensure the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements as well as ensuring that project execution is in line with Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
The Buyer will also be required to pilot the contractual relationship with suppliers.
The scope will be related to projects located in South Africa for locomotives and in Israel for locomotives and suburban trains. Suppliers will be mainly located in Germany and german-speaking countries.

Organisation Structure
Organisation: Reporting to the Delivery Centre Manager (Procurement/Supply-Chain)
Main office location: Saint-Ouen, France
Mobility: Visits of suppliers 'premises in Western Europe, mainly Germany, from time to time

Internal and External Stakeholders
Sourcing local and central teams, Suppliers, Projects team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Legal, Finance, etc.

Measurement (Key Performance Indicators)
Business Award (supplier selection) and Purchase Order placement on Time
First Article Inspection on Time
Cost reduction vs. Budget (savings)
Internal customer satisfaction

Responsibilities and objectives

Supplier relationship:

• Identification of project and business needs.
• Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using standard tools.
• Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers.
• Inputs provider/contributor for order placement.
• Ensure Quality, Cost & Delivery targets achievement, CONQ (Cost of Non Quality) & claims management.
• Lead supplier Quality, Cost & Delivery performance reviews.
• Management of initial issues before escalation.
• Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines.

Commodity support:

• Consolidation of commodity needs & inputs.
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration.
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.
• Apply the Alstom Procurement process, and provide return on experience.

Involvement in projects:

• Closely work with sourcing project representatives (internal customer).
• Ensure work package commitment respect.
• Ensure QCD targets.
• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract creation, and contract management.
• Help to develop category strategies with relevant Sourcing Manager/Commodity Manager
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
• Adhere to budgetary constraints
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and potential partnership
• Drive supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance

Procurement activities:

• Place the purchase orders in SAP
• Creation of suppliers in the system

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

• National Diploma in Purchasing (licence or master) or equivalent.
• Minimum 4/5 years of experience in Purchasing, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g. quality/supply-chain/engineering/costing/etc.).
• Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /Supply Chain/Engineering background.

Profile

• Live Alstom values
• Fluent in English (C1 level). Mandatory advanced level in German.
• Strong negotiation skills (contacts with suppliers)
• Communication and leadership skills
• Adaptability, agility and conciseness
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Communication skills & team spirit
• Ability to challenge
• Results oriented
• Rigorous and structured
• Interest in technical field
• International mindset

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