Senior Buyer
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID:496837
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.
Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior Buyer in Mississauga ON CA were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and strategic sourcing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
Youll drive impactful supplier negotiations ensuring cost reductions while maintaining quality standards. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as Commodity Managers local procurement teams and cross-functional departments) manage supplier performance to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and develop procurement policies to maintain complianceand much more.
Well look to you to:
- Prepare and launch Request for Quotation with suppliers.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality service and price.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and product specifications.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers and leading complex negotiation on contractual conditions of Purchase. This will include organising bids and comparing and judging supplier offers relative to new and existing customer requests.
- Maintain supplier relationships and manage supplier performance to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with Commodity Managers to assess sourcing possibilities on regional level across the business lines and recommend synergies to local procurement teams.
- To be responsible for identifying potential savings and implementing continuous cost reduction initiatives.
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:
- Bachelors degree in business or engineering or related field
- 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with minimum 5 years in the Rail Industry
- Strong project management and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint. SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
