Direct Buyer

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.

**Main responsibilities**
- To ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
- To prepare and launch RFQs, perform supplier selection and Business Awards for identified material and/or service requirements in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
- Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers.
- Leads supplier QCD performance reviews according to Commodity Manager delegation Use of the Alstom eTendering tool.
- To manage existing contracts and undertake contract negotiations for goods and services as required.
- To provide full Sourcing support for any identified project activities / requirements, including deputizing for the Unit Sourcing Manager.
- To ensure Terms & Conditions, and other Charters/Alstom requirements, are in place with Suppliers.
- To respond to supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.
- To undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate costs and drive cost reduction activities where appropriate.
- To support the Business approval process for purchases.
- To develop sourcing strategies, including the use of e-procurement tools, in conjunction with the Unit Sourcing Manager and other Alstom representatives.
- To maintain an accurate ‘base data’ with Supplier quotations.
- To resolve any contractual or performance issue associated with supplier agreements in a timely fashion.
- To escalate, as appropriate, any contractual or performance issue associated with supplier agreements.
- To act as an ambassador for Alstom and the Sourcing function both internally and externally.

**Main requirements**:

- 3+ year experience in sourcing.
- Strong communication skills in English, Russian and Kazakh.
- Advanced skills in Excel.
- Experience in railway is a plus.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

**Equal opportunity statement**:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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