Buyer

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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job:

• Set-up supplier selection process
• Deploy of commodities strategy
• Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical objectives
• Support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload negotiation Specific agreement)

Reports directly to:

Site Procurement Director

Internal Network & Links

Regional Procurement Platform & Project teams Supplier Quality Supply Chain Legal Finance Engineering Services

Main Responsabilities

Set up full supplier selection process

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiation
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (First Article Inspection Business Award Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
• Prepare Business Award
• Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Coordinate project with all metiers

Support Commodity Strategy

• Consolidate the commodity needs inputs
• Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Provide imputes to build differentiation
• Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
• Represent the commodities towards projects platforms and solutions.
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
• Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.

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 manage
• Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations
• Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines

Performance Measurements

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

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Engineering or Business School master degree
• Fluent Greek & English

Experience

Mandatory:

• Sourcing professional background (3-5 years)

Competencies & Skills

• Communication skills & team spirit
• Ability to challenge
• Results oriented
• International mindset

This position will be based in Athens

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.