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

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive supply chain and procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You'll lead the supplier selection process, ensuring the integrity and excellence of our supply chain. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Global Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance), manage contracting activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of the Request for Quotation process, as well as leading project negotiations. You will also promote the Alstom Code of Ethics, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

We’ll look to you for:

• Setting up full supplier selection processes and creating supplier contracts
• Preparing and launching of Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Leading project negotiations
• Monitoring Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution
• Ensuring work package sheet commitment respect
• Managing Contracting activities and Supplier Contract execution
• Supporting commodity strategy development
  
  

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 (EEE/ECE/Mechanical)
• Experience or understanding of sourcing and contract management (5-10 years)
• Knowledge of procurement processes and legal awareness
• Familiarity with matrix environments and international contexts
• A Master's Degree in SCM/Procurement is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Results-oriented with a rigorous and structured approach
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles within procurement and supply chain management
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
  
  

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.