Job Description

Req ID: 511324

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.

Job Title: Buyer (VIE)

Duration : 24 months

Location : Madrid/MV49

Could you be the full-time VIE Buyer in Madrid we’re looking for?

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, Mon Volontariat International

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and project management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a key role in defining and implementing sourcing strategies for tenders and projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while meeting quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as Engineering, Project Management, and Quality, to ensure alignment and efficiency, manage supplier relationships, and optimize procurement processes.

You’ll specifically take care of defining delivery and logistics strategies, as well as coordinating supplier performance and project materials, but also collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining and implementing the Project Sourcing & Industrial Strategy, including make-or-buy and logistics strategies
• Supervising contracts execution and ensuring supplier performance until the First Article Inspection (FAI) milestone
• Managing the Material Work Package and ensuring QCD commitments are met
• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data for project deliverables
• Driving and supervising material procurement, manufacturing, testing, and logistics
• Collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations

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, Project Management, Purchasing, or equivalent
• Interest in technical fields
• 2–3 years of experience in areas such as Project Management, Sourcing, Engineering, or Quality
• Good knowledge of signalling equipment
• Relevant knowledge or experience in project management (PMP certification or 1 year in a PM team is a plus)
• Experience in supplier and quality management is an asset
• Proficiency in English (any additional language is considered an asset)
• Basic Spanish is required
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP) and/or PLM/PDM tools (e.g., TeamCenter, VPM, ENOVIA) is an asset
• Autonomous, organized, and results-oriented with a hands-on mentality
• Effective communicator and a team player who can challenge the status quo

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​