GSS Indirect Buyer

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in managing procurement operations for Indirect Material and Services in a geographical scope, ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Commodity Managers, Site Buyers, and stakeholders like SSD / USM), support tactical buyers, and manage supplier relationships, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of vendor onboarding, supplier performance monitoring, and cost-saving initiatives, but also support the implementation of new buying channels and processes.

We’ll look to you for :

Managing supplier panel relationships, including negotiation and performance monitoring

Handling initial supplier issues and escalating as necessary

Supporting Commodity Managers during tender phases

Coordinating procurement activities with project teams and stakeholders

Preparing and launching Request for Quotations (RFQs) and negotiating contracts

Driving innovative ideas for process efficiency and cost reduction

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role :

Engineering Degree (BE / B Tech)

At least 5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement in the industry sector

Knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes

Comprehensive understanding of indirect commodities

Good knowledge of raw material price scenarios, machinery, and labor rates

Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

Fluency in English and an international background

Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative

Presentation skills to effectively communicate with management and stakeholders

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also :

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail procurement operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of transportation

Utilise our flexible 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 opportunities

Progress towards senior procurement or strategic roles

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.