Technical Buyer (m/f/d)

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:452129
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.
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Technical Buyer to join us in our location in Vienna, Austria
Take on a new challenge and apply your buyer expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to our Site Procurement Director and work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Engineering or Business School, master’s degree, or similar experience levels.
• Sourcing professional background (minimum 1-3 years) in direct materials (production)
• Fluent in English and German is mandatory for this role.
• Teamwork skills and open-minded culture

Benefits:

• Company canteen & Meal allowance
• Easy public transportation access & Parking spaces nearby
• Flexible working hours, home office & Bridge Day regulation
• Local and international career opportunities, training & development
• Company events, Employee discounts & Shares purchase program
• Company pension plan, Parental part-time, 1-month paternal leave
• Company doctor & Health measures

The minimum salary for this position is 35.000 € gross/year for full-time employment according to the collective bargaining agreement. Overpayment depends on relevant work experience and qualifications.
You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

• Prepare and launch Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiation
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technology) & legal project evolution (First-Article-Inspection, Business Award, Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
• Prepare Business Award
• Follow and promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Coordinate project with all levels (Global, Regional, Local)
• Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project
• Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs
• Participate actively in commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Provide imputes to build differentiation
• Support of Commodity Manager in the tender phase
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms, and solutions
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem-solving
• Support global supplier panel relationship
• Manage specific supplier panel relationships (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• Measure the supplier’s performance and develop them in coordination with the supplier Quality Team
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan
• Manage initial issues before escalation to the line manager