Project Buyer

4 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom ALSTOM Full time

Req ID: 429203

**Project Buyer**

**Site Flexible**: Derby/Hatfield/York/Birmingham

**Appointment Basis**: Permanent

**Excellent Salary + Benefits Include**: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare

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, 74,000 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 Project Buyer we’re looking for?

**Overview**

In this position, you will be responsible for all Direct Sourcing commodities in a production environment and support projects and sales for your commodities.

As a core member in the organization you will develop a wide Network in UK and with an international team across Europe including, Commodity Managers, Suppliers, work package owners, Engineering department, Product sales, Supply chain.

**Responsibilities**

Within this role, your main tasks are:

- Data maintenance of Sourcing tools (SAP purchasing info records, SOL, ALTeS, eProcurement, ASIP)
- Manage operational needs for Radlett site on following commodities:

- PCB Assembly
- Electronic components
- Electrical integrator subcontract
- Sheet metal works
- Cable assembly
- Server and data center
- Production consumables
- Strong involvement in local implementation of Alstom Sourcing strategies
- Manage suppliers according to Global Sourcing strategies and local needs
- Operational Sourcing responsibility on business awards, suppliers relationship, performance follow-up

**Operational involvement**:

- Drive cost savings on the Commodities portfolio
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Manage Demand management
- Operational sourcing responsibility on RFQ, negotiation, business awards and contracting
- In collaboration with Commodity Managers, local implementation of Global strategies according to local stakes
- Maintain SAP purchasing info records

**Supplier relationship**:

- Supplier financial analysis
- Secure contractual coverage (Frame agreements, Specific Agreement, local Agreement, Price list)
- Ensure global QCDT targets achievement & claims management
- Lead supplier QCDT performance reviews
- Respect Alstom’s guidelines

**Others**:
The role also includes to travel in UK to attend meeting with stakeholders as well as suppliers
Comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities

**Essential Requirements**

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or business or similar certification in procurement - relevant experience will also be considered
Previous experience working in a sourcing or procurement environment
Good level in MS office
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding on contract terms
Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle
Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English
Team player
Results oriented
Well organised
Interpersonal skills
Transparency
High work ethics

**Desirable**:
Achieved certification in procurement / Commercial management
Fluent in other languages
Technical knowledge in Signalling Systems
Experience in railway industry in UK or the rest of the world

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Alstom U.K. 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. We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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