VIE Buyer with French and English (mf) 1

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.

Buyer with French and English

Cluj-Napoca

Type of contract:Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements pleaseclick here

Details of the Volunteers for International Experience (VIE) program:

• Set up by public sector statute in France managed by the Business France organization
• Assignment lasts from 6 to 24 months renewable once within a cumulative limit of 24 months
• Compensation (non-taxable) linked to the cost of living index and set by Business France
• International social protection is extended to eligible parties
• 2.5 days of holiday per month

Could you be the VIE Buyer with French and English in Cluj-Napoca were looking for

Your future role

You will set up full supplier selection process and deploy commodities strategy. You will also ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives and support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload negotiation Specific agreement).

Well look to you for:

Set up full supplier selection process:

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers;
• Run standard negotiations;
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI Business Award Product development);
• Prepare Business Award.

Support commodity strategy:

• Consolidate the commodity needs inputs;
• Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration;
• Provide imputes to build differentiation;
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.

Build Supplier relationship:

• Support global supplier panel relationship;
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation specific agreement local supplier QCDT performances);
• Measure the suppliers performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team;
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan;
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager.

Performance measurements:

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete;
• Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery;
• Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate.

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:

• A degree in Business Purchasing or a related field
• Experience or understanding of procurement processes and supplier management
• Knowledge of Quality Cost Delivery and Technical (QCDT) principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel processes
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Fluency in English and French
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

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 new standards for procurement excellence
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

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.