Buyer

Req ID:490334

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 onsite Buyer in Newark NJ US (Newark Airport) were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain and procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless project execution by managing material budgets optimizing procurement strategies and driving supplier performance. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management Engineering Quality and Logistics) coordinate supplier negotiations and contracts and improve procurement processes to achieve operational excellence and much more.

Well look to you for:

• Executing purchase contracts for the project.

• Improving procurement and logistic routines and tools to ensure slim fast and efficient processes.

• Preparing establishing and managing Long Lead Items Planning in alignment with Project Procurement Strategies and Supply Management Plans.

• Supporting logistics in planning and sharing project demand.

• Coordinating and analyzing RFI/RFP/RFQ including commercial and technical requirements with relevant functions commodity buyers and commodity managers as well as evaluating and selecting suppliers offers.

• Managing invoice handling to ensure timely payment to suppliers.

• Solving Supply Management issues and being responsive to internal customers (PM Engineering Quality).

• Ensuring Project needs relating to material delivery and quality performance are met.

• Liaising with relevant Functions Contract Management and Commodity Managers to address supplier performance problems or prepare claims to suppliers.

• Taking an active part in commercial and technical meetings while alerting stakeholders on incomplete or missing technical specifications.

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:

• Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or a related field (or functional equivalents of education and experience).

• Experience or understanding of buying procurement supply chain or logistics (4 years preferred).

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (required).

• Familiarity with SAP or other similar ERP systems (desired).

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage material budgets and supplier relationships effectively.

• Analytical thinking to evaluate and select suppliers offers.

• Resilience and adaptability to solve supply management issues.

• Time management skills to handle workload and meet deadlines.

• A continuous learning mindset to improve procurement processes and tools.

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:

• Work with project teams to manage material budgets supplier performance and procurement strategies to ensure successful project execution

• Progress towards becoming a strategic procurement leader mastering supplier negotiations and driving cost optimization while delivering quality and timely results

• Utilise our dynamic and innovative working environment designed to foster collaboration continuous improvement and professional growth

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

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

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

Salary Range- 90-95K

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