Senior Project Buyer

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:461815
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.
We currently have an opportunity for a driven and ambitious procurement professional looking for a challenge in their career to join our team as a Senior Project Buyer, supporting the Signalling and Infrastructure projects across ANZ. Based in our Perth CBD office and offering hybrid working conditions, you will be welcomed into an experienced, passionate team and leadership group.
This is initially a 2-years fixed term position to join the Procurement team in supporting one of Alstom’s largest signalling projects, working closely with the project team and supporting with procurement activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in a similar role within sourcing/procurement
• Apply operational understanding and knowledge of rail parts or design or components
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in Railway industry and/or Turnkey Projects from a similar, industrial type industry
• A demonstrated background of managing maintenance projects
  An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.
  We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com
  For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.
  As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.
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• Lead the negotiations and stakeholder engagement to share relevant information and updates to team members
• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiation as per Australian and UK Standards
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
• Consolidate the commodity needs and inputs
• Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Support global supplier panel relationship
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• To engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and our customer
• Define Procurement strategy and support make or buy decisions