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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the next Indirect Buyer in Perth we're looking for?

Reporting to the ANZ Indirect Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities across a range of indirect spend categories, including management of RFx, supplier selection process, contract negotiations, category strategy deployment, and supplier relationship management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver value-driven procurement outcomes, drive operational excellence, and support Alstom's procurement transformation initiatives.

This role is based in Perth, Western Australia, with regular travel required between key business locations including Bellevue, Nowergup and St George's Terrace (Perth CBD). The successful candidate must be comfortable working across multiple sites and possess a valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

We'll look to you for:

• Preparing and launching e-RFx via SAP ARIBA with suppliers with emphasis on detailed cost breakdown
• Leading the RFx negotiation, not only limited to price, but also overall supplier assessment against delivery time, quality, contractual obligations and technical alignment with the scope of works.
• Responsible to develop a country commodity strategy and supplier panel elaboration.
• Perform comprehensive analyses of the supplier’s financial stability, technical competency, capacity and capability analysis as required based on the criticality of the service involved on time-to-time basis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes, identifying opportunities to optimise cost, safety, efficiency, supplier performance, and risk management.

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 engineering or Business
• Sourcing & Procurement professional background, with sound knowledge on Indirect Categories
• Strong knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and structuring of Frame and specific purchase conditions to the best interest of the company Contract management and legal awareness, with the ability to review, interpret, and negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and build strong working relationships.

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!

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are different compliance requirements for different workgroups. You will be provided with relevant information, during the recruitment process.