Commodity Specialist-metallic

Req ID:427028

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

**Purpose of the job**:

- The purpose of the role is for the incumbent to be involved in the deployment of the commodities strategy.
- Ensure project execution in line with QCDE objectives.
- Support global supplier panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)

**Requirements**:

- Purchasing (or related field) Diploma/Degree
- Experience in a Sourcing environment
- Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years' sourcing related work experience
- MRP System experience - SAP (analysis and purchase order placement)
- Experience in Rail or Manufacturing Industry would be an advantage
- Stakeholder management experience.

**Internal and External Stakeholders**:
Sourcing local and central teams, Suppliers, Projects team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

**Mission**:

- Supplier relationship management:_
- Support global supplier panel relationships
- 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 code of ethics and guidelines
- Commodity support on site:_
- Consolidation of commodity needs and inputs to manage supplier delivery performance (OTIF, localization, cost, quality)
- Active participation in the commodity strategy and panel elaboration
- Provide inputs to build differentiation
- Support the Sourcing Manager during project phase
- Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Involvement in projects:_
- Coordinate project with all stakeholders
- Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool, ( Altes)
- Lead project negotiations
- Monitor sourcing project QCDE & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
- Ensure work package sheet commitment is adhered to
- Follow up on project deliverables
- Risk management:_
- Anticipate new parts and ensure on time procurement
- Identify opportunities that will result in improved productivity, quality, cost, delivery and economic development performances
- lead the negotiations of yearly escalations
- Methods and Tools:_
- Ensure compliance to internal control best practices.
- Support internal and external audits (APSYS, AFNOR, etc.).

**Skills, Knowledge and Experiences**:

- Educational Requirements:_
- Relevant tertiary qualification (sourcing, supply chain, engineering, project management )
- Mandatory Skills:_
- Excel skills required, deep interest and aptitude in data, metrics and analysis
- Attention to detail, Good analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Technical Knowledge / Experience:_
- Minimum 5 years of experience, ideally in Project, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality
- Previous and relevant experience working as a Buyer or Industrial/ Mechanical Engineer
- Global suppliers’ exposure
- Project management experience
- Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies:_
- Ability to work in a matrix environment
- Ability to challenge
- Results oriented
- Rigorous and structured
- Clear analytical mind, accountable, flexible, proactive

CLOSING DATE: 16 FEBRUARY 2024

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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