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Project Supply Chain Leader

Alstom


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Leading societies to a low carbon future Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains metros monorail and trams to integrated systems customised services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring responsible and innovative company where more than 70000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide

ob Title: Project Project Supply Chain Leader PPC

At Alstom we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges oftoday and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems from high-speed trains to electric busesand driverless trains as well asinfrastructure signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us meansjoininga truly global community ofmore than75000people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.

Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Project Supply Chain Leader for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER ROLE:

You are in charge of coordinating Supply Chain activities for your project from Tender to project end and representing the Supply Chain function within the Project Core Team.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

During the tender phase: design Supply Chain network & commit its cost)

  • Design Supply Chain processes based on Tender team requirement
  • Commit on Supply Chain direct cost (direct hours packaging cost)

During the project ramp-up:Secure Ramp up

  • Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements
  • Responsible to drive key activities to ensure all conditions related to suppliers deliveries logistics flows stock policy and system management are met while meeting logistics QCD objectives defined during tender phase
  • Manage Specific Conditions for Vendors
  • Identify Suppliers for which capacity is at risk before Business Award
  • Ensure that Business Awards are performed with logistics specifications including TCO approach
  • Responsible to pass the gate review related to Supply Chain (DFQ)

During the project life:Change management Crises management

  • Contribute to P&FM and MPS meeting preparation
  • Coordinate Supply Chain activities related to planning changes suppliers changes ortechnical modifications with significant impact on suppliers capacity or logistics flows.
  • Provide the date of modifications applicability (rank) to avoid excess inventory
  • Support Supply Chain organization in case of critical deliveries issues at suppliers
  • Manage Material Availability (missing parts) Anticipate material shortage

During the project closure: Secure closure

  • Coordinate all Supply Chain activities to secure the end of production (Missing Parts) while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

  • Graduated from University Degree
  • English (negotiation level). Fluent in English
  • Local Language
  • Masters in supply chain management - advantageous
  • French - advantageous
  • Min 5 Years manufacturing experience with strong understanding of special processes
  • Experience of work in a supplier/customer relationship or Project or Industrial
  • Knowledgeable of ERP material management (master data purchase orders management) or ERP architecture understanding (BOM NCR) or ability to use ERP advantageous

Competencies & Skills

  • Ability to deal quickly and effectively with a variety of topics
  • Ability to summarize and focus on the critical issues
  • Effective communication
  • Result driven
  • Remote and multicultural management

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We will recruit according to the requirements of our Companys Employment Equity Plan.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day we are building an agile inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn grow and advance in their careers with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.


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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.

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