Senior Buyer
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Job Location:
Cluj-Napoca - Romania
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID:493338
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-timeSenior Buyer with English in Cluj-Napoca Romania were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to Oana Maniutiu(Country Team Lead Cluj-Napoca) and work alongside passionate dedicated hard-working and fun teammates.
Youll be responsible of the Procurement end-to-end process in a complex manner with a significant impact in managing critical orders ensuring the production needs having strong relationship with both local and external stakeholders and by these assuring the delivery of our products to our customers and business profitability.
Youll specifically align with the suppliers on the orders for ensuring best price and needed delivery term but also manage cases of disagreements.
Well look to you for:
- Create of Purchase Orders and Schedule Agreements;
- Price/Contract alignments with Commodity Management/Suppliers. (Offer for PO Extension of Contracts Escalation of topics (e.g. Critical Components);
- Ensure Order Acknowledgments; ensure On Time Delivery;
- Maintain a strong relationship with the stakeholders (Commodity Management Regional Management site of production and suppliers);
- Ensure the blocked invoices and Critical payments are being solved when needed;
- Weekly reporting on KPIs including actions and mitigations;
- Contract/Alignments with Suppliers in case of differences (Confirmation/Deliveries). Alignments via phone/e-mail in case of differences between Confirmation and PO. Escalation to Commodity;
- Develop professionalism by learning business practices in Procurement;
- Develop working knowledge on processes and tools;
- Develop ownership skills because of the impact of the role;
- Manage various tools which give a technical complexity;
- Resolve issues related to Purchase Orders (1st level of escalation).
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 level qualification;
- Experience in a relevant position;
- Negotiation/Influencing skills Analytical skills Process-oriented mind-set Technical abilities Very Good Communication and presentation skills;
- Proficiency in written and spokenEnglish;
- Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP.
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
- Be part of a large team with over 800 professionals in HR Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Utilize our Agile Responsible 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program)
- Professional Development Plan we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary Holiday Bonuses (Easter Christmas) Employee Loyalty Bonus Reimbursement of telework expenses for amount of days worked from home Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses new-born bonus discounts)
- Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension)
- Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave
- Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events Humanitarian Actions)
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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.
