Alstom
Buyer – Alstom
Full‑time, onsite Buyer position located in Atlanta, GA, US.
Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supplier management expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
You’ll play a critical role in driving supplier selection, contract execution, and ensuring QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time) targets are met, particularly during ramp‑up phases. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (legal, engineering, quality, and project leads), actively contribute to the development of commodity strategies, and ensure supplier performance aligns with Alstom’s high standards—and much more.
Responsibilities
You’ll specifically take care of supplier selection and contract management, but also support commodity strategy development and internal stakeholder collaboration.
Leading and managing procurement and supplier contract activities for assigned commodities or project packages.
Driving the full supplier selection process, including preparing supplier contracts and managing contract execution.
Issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and leading supplier negotiations to ensure best value.
Monitoring the evolution of procurement projects, including legal, product development, and business award facets.
Securing adherence to commitments outlined in work package sheets.
Coordinating all contracting activities to ensure on‑time delivery and required quality, especially during project ramp‑ups.
Qualifications
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience or understanding of procurement processes, supplier selection, and contract management.
Knowledge of supplier performance metrics and quality, cost, delivery, time (QCDT) principles.
Familiarity with ramp‑up phase challenges in complex projects.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., legal, engineering, quality, project leads).
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to support decision‑making processes.
Knowledge of commodity strategy development and supplier panel management.
Commitment to ethical practices and adherence to Alstom’s Code of Ethics.
Resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset to thrive in dynamic environments.
What You’ll Enjoy
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Work with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure procurement excellence and supplier performance.
Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom’s procurement strategy and operational success.
Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.
EEO Statement Alstom is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supplier management expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
You’ll play a critical role in driving supplier selection, contract execution, and ensuring QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time) targets are met, particularly during ramp‑up phases. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (legal, engineering, quality, and project leads), actively contribute to the development of commodity strategies, and ensure supplier performance aligns with Alstom’s high standards—and much more.
Responsibilities
You’ll specifically take care of supplier selection and contract management, but also support commodity strategy development and internal stakeholder collaboration.
Leading and managing procurement and supplier contract activities for assigned commodities or project packages.
Driving the full supplier selection process, including preparing supplier contracts and managing contract execution.
Issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and leading supplier negotiations to ensure best value.
Monitoring the evolution of procurement projects, including legal, product development, and business award facets.
Securing adherence to commitments outlined in work package sheets.
Coordinating all contracting activities to ensure on‑time delivery and required quality, especially during project ramp‑ups.
Qualifications
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience or understanding of procurement processes, supplier selection, and contract management.
Knowledge of supplier performance metrics and quality, cost, delivery, time (QCDT) principles.
Familiarity with ramp‑up phase challenges in complex projects.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., legal, engineering, quality, project leads).
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to support decision‑making processes.
Knowledge of commodity strategy development and supplier panel management.
Commitment to ethical practices and adherence to Alstom’s Code of Ethics.
Resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset to thrive in dynamic environments.
What You’ll Enjoy
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Work with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure procurement excellence and supplier performance.
Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom’s procurement strategy and operational success.
Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.
EEO Statement Alstom is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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