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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Buyer in New Castle, DE, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and negotiation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and strategic-thinking teammates. You'll lead the charge in shaping the future of supply chain efficiency and contribute significantly to our project success. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Quality, Legal, and Engineering), set up and oversee the supplier selection process, and much more.

We'll look to you for:

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  Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers,

  
  
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  Leading project negotiation,

  
  
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  Monitoring Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development),

  
  
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  Ensuring work package sheet commitment respect,

  
  
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  Preparation of Business Award,

  
  
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  Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct,

  
  
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  Coordinating projects with all metiers,

  
  
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  Securing on-time delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of the project,

  
  
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  Consolidating commodity needs, inputs for commodity strategy and panel elaboration,

  
  
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  Active participation in commodity strategy and panel elaboration

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Business or related field,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of procurement processes and supplier management,

  
  
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  Knowledge of project management and commodity strategy deployment,

  
  
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  Familiarity with Request for Quotation (RFQ) and negotiation techniques,

  
  
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  Excellent communication skills and team spirit,

  
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment,

  
  
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  Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving QCDT objectives,

  
  
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  Rigorous and structured approach to tasks,

  
  
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  International mindset and ability to interact with diverse teams,

  
  
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  Proficiency in English

  
  

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:

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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

  
  
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  Work with cutting-edge procurement strategies and innovative supplier management techniques,

  
  
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  Progress towards becoming a key influencer in supply chain excellence and a strategic asset to our project management success,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Utilise our dynamic working environment",

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

  
  
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  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension),

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  
  

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.