GPCC Direct Procurement 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 80000 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 GPCC Direct Procurement Buyerin Bangalore were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

Youll play a key role in leveraging Alstom Transports purchasing power to reduce total acquisition costs while ensuring alignment with quality delivery and engineering objectives. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as Sourcing Supplier Quality Supply Chain Legal Finance and Engineering) negotiate with suppliers and much more.

Youll specifically take care of supplier performance reviews and ensuring project execution aligns with QCD (Quality Cost Delivery) objectives but also support commodity strategies and represent commodities in projects.

Well look to you for:

• Utilizing the supply panel defined by the Commodity Manager for new purchase orders

• Deploying commodity strategies

• Negotiating cost reductions with suppliers

• Ensuring QCD targets CONQ (Cost of Non-Quality) and claims management

• Leading supplier QCD performance reviews

• Supporting commodity managers during tender phases

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to solve problems effectively

• Applying Alstom Transports sourcing processes and providing feedback for continuous improvement

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Material Management is a plus)

• 5-7 years of experience in direct procurement particularly in transport or automotive industries

• Understanding of metallic and casting developments with manufacturing process knowledge

• Knowledge of SAP and SAP ARIBA

• Strong leadership communication and influencing skills

• An international and multi-cultural mindset

• Fluency in English

• The ability to work in a matrix organization

• Autonomy rigor and a customer-oriented approach

• An agile responsible and continuous improvement mindset

Things youll 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. Youll 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 flexible and inclusive 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 programs

• Progress towards roles such as Commodity Manager or Procurement Operations Manager

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

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.