Buyer

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 with German in Cluj-Napoca Romania were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your buying expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to Senior Team Leader & Procurement Manager 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:

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers;
• Lead project negotiation;
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT (Quality Cost Delivery Technology) & legal project evolution (First-Article-Inspection Business Award Product development);
• Prepare Business Award / Bid Comparison Chart and secure agreement;
• Place and manage Purchase order contract in SAP;
• Update suppliers data in SAP and on dedicated platform;
• Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project;
• Consolidate the commodity needs inputs;
• Support the elaboration of the commodity strategy;
• Provide Commitment in Tender Phase in agreement with Commodity Manager;
• Represent the commodities towards projects platforms and solutions;
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving;
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation specific agreement local supplier QCDT performances);
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan;
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager.

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 spoken English and German;
• Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP.

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.