Job Description

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 Lead Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement strategy and for assigned platforms.

KEY NETWORK & LINKS :

• Leading Unit & Participating Units
• TC&IS Platform
• RS Platforms
• SPQD
• Buyer and Tender Sourcing Leaders (worldwide)

Platform Procurement

• Contribute to the Platform Procurement Strategy process.
• Participate in Platform routines
• Implement when relevant the PA or Platform Agreement
• Define and secure corresponding contractual requirements.

Supplier Relationship:

• Manage some global supplier panel relationship (QBR, contractual negotiation leader, Partnership,..)
• Frame Agreements and Partnership programs implementation.
• Ensure global QCDT targets achievement, CONQ** & claims management for the global suppliers in charge Promote supplier-driven innovation to enhance product differentiation and competitiveness.
• Lead supplier QCDT performance reviews
• Promote and ensure compliance with the Alstom Code of Ethics and the highest ethical standards.

Commodity Animation & Support

• Monthly Commodity Preparation & Animation
• Weekly/Monthly/Bi-weekly with Site (NAM, LAM, DACH, INDIA)
• Risk review (work spread between CL & CD)

• Active participation to commodity strategy on her/his scope;
• Represent the commodities towards Region (bid team, projects) and Platforms
• Risk review (work spread between CL & CD)

Tenders & Project Procurement

• Animation of the Bi-Weekly Tender Review with VBN
• Tender Phase : Review Commitments from Sites according to the defined strategy on her/his scope;
• Project Phase : BA review with Buyer & Attendance for her/his scope

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Master’s degree in Purchasing or equivalent (Engineering, Project Management, Business, etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience and knowledge of the Railway Product Industry and PAPIS field
• Experience and knowledge on Software and Complex Electronic System purchasing

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Strong interest in technical and product-related fields
• 8 years+ of experience depending stakes, and complexity

Competencies & Skills

• Fluent English with an international mindset
• Strong leadership in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong internal and external influencing abilities
• Strategic vision and analytical thinking
• Team Spirit

JOB LOCATION / MOBILITY

• Location: to be discussed
• Mobility: Able to regularly travel