Indirect Lead Buyer

Req ID:488839

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Set up full supplier selection process
• Deploy commodities strategy
• Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives
• Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers for his/her scope on different sites
• Support supplier Panel relationship (supplier capacity; capability; negotiation and specific contract as per scope.

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

• Locatedin Borg El Arab Alexandria at theproduction site
• May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
• Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e. Central Teams Suppliers Projects Team

Supplier Quality Supplier Development Supply-Chain Quality Engineering Economic Development Legal

Finance etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support Procurement Manager in leading the team
• Play in leading role in Sourcing Projects (RFx) supporting the Buyer
• To execute day-to-day buying at a specific region and ensure that purchasing transactions are directed through

the correct procure-to-pay channel (e.g. emergency order vs pre-sourced order).

• Integrated in each domain team the Buyer will deploy commodity strategy to serve local requirements while

keeping in line with the Global Strategy at Central (ALSTOM)

• The Lead Buyer will also be required to manage the contractual relationship with suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SET UP FULL SUPPLIER SELECTION PROCESS

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiation
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI Business Award Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
• Prepare Business Award
• Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Coordinate project with all mtiers
• Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project

SUPPORT COMMODITY STRATEGY

• Consolidate the commodity needs inputs
• Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Provide imputes to build differentiation
• Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
• Represent the commodities towards projects platforms and solutions.
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
• Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.

BUILD SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP

• Support global supplier panel relationship
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation specific agreement local supplier QCDT performances)
• Measure the suppliers performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager
• Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations
• Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
• Non-Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR

• Bachelors degree in Purchasing Finance Economics Accounting Engineering Information Technology

or another business-related field.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Procurement or same/similar Industry work experience

(e.g. quality/engineering/costing/ etc).

• Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
• Solid working experience with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries

preferred) with at least 3 years in management

• Purchasing professional background and/orQuality /supply chain/technical background
• Fluent English
• Multinational mind-set
• Communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Pro-active autonomous
• Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic vision
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership (in front of Supplier Top Management and Alstom Top Management)
• Cross Functional coordination between external and internal stakeholders
• Can drive the Change/ is a Change Agent
• Autonomous
• Agile and innovative open to new concepts to improve overall Supplier ED performance
• Able to get global vision of the business risks & opportunities
• Ability to train and advise

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.

Job Type:Experienced