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, 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-time Buyer in Coimbatore we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supplier management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of procurement projects by managing supplier relationships and driving project outcomes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Global Procurement, Regional Procurement, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Services), lead supplier contract execution, and monitor project milestones – and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of setting up the full supplier selection process and managing supplier contracts, but also support commodity strategies and build strong supplier relationships.
We’ll look to you for:
Preparing and launching requests for quotations with suppliers
Leading project negotiations
Monitoring procurement project QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical) and legal project evolution
Ensuring work package sheet commitment respect
Preparing business awards
Promoting Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct
Managing contracting activities and supplier contract execution
Coordinating projects with all relevant stakeholders
Ensuring on-time delivery and quality, particularly during the ramp-up phase
Supporting commodity strategy development and implementation
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Monitoring supplier performance and implementing improvement plans
Assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers
Upholding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
Experience in sourcing and procurement (4-7 years)
Strong understanding of contract management and legal frameworks
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Results-driven with a structured and rigorous approach
International mindset
Fluency in English
Desirable: Master’s in Purchasing or certifications like CPSM/CIPS
Things you’ll 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. You’ll 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 flexible 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
Progress towards senior procurement or leadership roles
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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