Lead Buyer

at  ALSTOM

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.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

Reporting to the Commodity Manager, the Lead Buyer to deploy the commodity strategy in Australia & New-Zealand This is a full time permanent role based in either our CBD or Dandenong offices. The successful candidate will ensure that project execution in line with Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) and support our global supplier panel relationship (supplier workload, contract negotiation, supplier performance).

A BIT ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

• Build and manage the global supplier panel relationship and monitor day to day performance and issues
• Provide commodity support on site including the consolidation of commodity needs and inputs
• Actively participate in the commodity strategy and provide support throughout the tender phase, working effectively and collaboratively with others to resolve problems and capitalize on opportunities
• Lead project negotiations, prepare and launch Request for Quotations with suppliers
• Prepare and manage P&L statements, cost and non-conformity registers and compliance status reports

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:

• Proven experience in a similar role with a proven understanding of commodities
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills that build, improve and strengthen relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers
• A proactive, pragmatic professional who is able to take initiativ