Global Buyer IT Products & Services

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 professional who will take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise and enthusiasm in a new cutting-edge field. As a Global Buyer IT Products & Services in Cluj-Napoca, you will work alongside with a skilled and passionate team of 16 split in 4 Sub-Commodities: Applications Projects & Services, Software & Licences, Infrastructure & Workplace Services and Transversal.

You'll be in charge of running operational Procurement Activities for Sourcing/Commodity IS&T domain. Day-to-day, you’ll be in contact with teams across the business located in Paris Head Quarter, Berlin, Cluj focused on following activities – Procurement, Project Teams, PMO & Compliance teams, Cybersecurity, Legal and Finance managing standard RFXs (RFQ, RFP, RFI), contract creation and contract renewals, follow-up of PR (Purchase Requisitions) and their conversion into PO (Purchase Orders).

Your Role, Your Impact

• You will be in charge of taking care of: new RFX & quotes, run standard negotiations, get new quotes, work on Statements of Work (SOW), ensure standard terms and conditions are met (e.g. payment terms)
• Initiate renewal process for telecom and software contracts, manage contract changes and rate card ordering and supervise catalog ordering
• Coordinate contract signatures with sites and local procurement teams, Store contracts
• Collect and maintain supplier information (Supplier ID sheets)
• Coordinate supplier creation and changes in order systems
• Manage resolution of commercial issues (e.g. invoice mismatches)
• Support supplier enablement in ARIBA network
• Input for team dashboards and KPIs measurements
• Performance measurements on volumes, savings, etc.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Degree level qualification
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Fluent level of English
• International background
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Drive for results, hold people accountable

How Success Is Measured

• Procurement efficiency and cost optimization: Timely execution of sourcing activities, effective negotiations, competitive quotations and achievement of cost-saving targets.
• Contract and supplier management: Accurate and timely management of contract creation, renewals, supplier onboarding and purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and agreed terms and conditions.
• Operational performance and stakeholder satisfaction: Achievement of procurement KPIs and service-level targets, effective resolution of commercial and invoicing issues, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to sustainable mobility projects with global impact from Cluj-Napoca;
• 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;
  • Utilize 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.