Buyer (Ftc)

Req ID:409482

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 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

**Job Title**

Buyer

**Purpose of the Job**

Ensure sourcing and project execution in line with QCD objectives

Pilot local contractual relationships with suppliers

**Organization Structure**

Is part of the Sourcing organization

**Organizational Reporting**

Commodity Sourcing Manager/Director

**Network & Links**

Sourcing local/central, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance and Engineering.

**Mission**

**Supplier relationship**:

- Identification of project and business needs
- Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
- Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers
- Inputs provider/contributor for order placement
- Ensure QCD targets achievement, CONQ (Cost Of Non Quality) & claims management
- Lead supplier QCD performance reviews
- Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager
- Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines

**Commodity support on site**:

- Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs
- Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
- Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
- Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving

**Involvement in projects**:

- Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc...)
- Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
- Ensure QCD targets

**Educational requirements**

Business school or Engineering degree

**Technical Knowledge / Experience**

Fluent English and international background is a must

**Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies**

Good interpersonal skills (leadership and communication)

**Job Location**

Bologna

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s 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.

**Job Type**:Experienced

**Job Segment**:Supply Chain, Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply, Operations, Finance