Buyer

Req ID:499323

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 Buyer in Katowice were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to Magdalena (Procurement Manager) and work in creative and cohesive team.

You will contribute to building the procurement strategy in collaboration with global functions. On a day-to-day basis youll work closely with the Product Lead Buyer and cross-functional teams (industrialization engineering supply chain quality) taking part in setting up the full supplier selection process and more.

Well look to you for:

• Preparing and launching of Requests for Quotation with suppliers
• Taking part in negotiations
• Supplier selection through comprehensive offer comparisons
• Participating actively in commodity strategy and supplier base elaboration
• Monitoring Procurement project & legal project evolution
• Providing input to build differentiation

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:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a position requiring negotiation with a supplier/customer
• Higher Education degree preferably in job-related domains
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel
• Fluent in English
• High level of communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Independence in action taking initiatives
• Analytical skills

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 hybrid working environment (50/50 hybrid)
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning (leadership trainings soft skills pieces of training signalling-related trainings job-related trainings language e-learning platform for multiple languages)
• Progress towards senior positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical sports card)

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 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.