Commodity Buyer (HVAC / Glazing / Brakes)

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate Commodity Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance for critical systems. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability across our global supply chain, contributing directly to the reliability and innovation of Alstom’s mobility solutions.

Your Role, Your Impact

Supplier Relationship:

• Support global supplier panel relationship (Periodic Reviews);
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances);
• Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues;
• Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager;
• Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines.

Commodity Support:

• Active participation to commodity strategy on her/his scope;
• Lead commodity commitments according to the defined strategy on her/his scope;
• Pilot negotiation with panel suppliers during tender phase to ensure best commodity commitment to platform and site teams;
• Represent the commodities towards Region (bid team, projects) and Platform Regional;
• Animate teamwork with internal and external stakeholders (Projects, Suppliers, Experts) for effective problem solving;
• Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing process and provide return on experience.

Involvement in projects:

• Coordinate project with all Metiers for supplier selection and development;
• Prepare and launch of Request For Quotation (RFQ) with suppliers;
• Lead project negotiation from RFQ to supplier award, Go order and contractualization;
• Ensure and negotiate contractual requirement (Specific Agreement, derogation, Go Order decision);
• Monitor sourcing project QCDT (Product development, Pre-bid agreement, Business Award, First Article Inspection, Delivery needs);
• Ensure alignment with QCD commitment respect and animate Planning & Savings reviews as per Tender/project stakes;
• Coordinate sourcing activities with local sourcing teams: Contracts application, strategy, saving actions, suppliers performance reviews.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Business school or Engineering degree with Master in purchasing;
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in purchasing or projects;
• Fluent level of English;
• International background;
• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince, positive mindset);
• Rigorous and structured;
• Be willing to travel to Alstom or suppliers sites mainly in Europe.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of cost reduction and sourcing strategy milestones within defined timelines.
• Effective collaboration and communication across global and local procurement teams.
• Improved supplier performance, reduced non-conformities, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to sustainable mobility projects with global impact;
• Grow your career through continuous learning and development programs;
• Perks and Benefits:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines;
  • Be part of a large team with over 1000 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain;
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues;
  • Utilise our Agile, Responsible and Inclusive working environment;
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries;
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program);
  • Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts);
  • Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension);
  • Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave;
  • Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions).

Important to note

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.