Buyer

Req ID:490334

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Buyer in Newark, NJ, US (Newark Airport) we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain and procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless project execution by managing material budgets, optimizing procurement strategies, and driving supplier performance. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics), coordinate supplier negotiations and contracts, and improve procurement processes to achieve operational excellence, and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Executing purchase contracts for the project. ,

  
  
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  Improving procurement and logistic routines and tools to ensure slim, fast, and efficient processes. ,

  
  
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  Preparing, establishing, and managing Long Lead Items Planning in alignment with Project Procurement Strategies and Supply Management Plans. ,

  
  
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  Supporting logistics in planning and sharing project demand. ,

  
  
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  Coordinating and analyzing RFI/RFP/RFQ, including commercial and technical requirements, with relevant functions, commodity buyers, and commodity managers, as well as evaluating and selecting suppliers' offers. ,

  
  
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  Managing invoice handling to ensure timely payment to suppliers. ,

  
  
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  Solving Supply Management issues and being responsive to internal customers (PM, Engineering, Quality). ,

  
  
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  Ensuring Project needs relating to material delivery and quality performance are met. ,

  
  
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  Liaising with relevant Functions, Contract Management, and Commodity Managers to address supplier performance problems or prepare claims to suppliers." ,

  
  
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  Taking an active part in commercial and technical meetings, while alerting stakeholders on incomplete or missing technical specifications.

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field (or functional equivalents of education and experience). ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of buying, procurement, supply chain, or logistics (4 years preferred). ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of MS Office Suite (required). ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with SAP or other similar ERP systems (desired). ,

  
  
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  Strong communication and negotiation skills. ,

  
  
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  Ability to manage material budgets and supplier relationships effectively. ,

  
  
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  Analytical thinking to evaluate and select suppliers' offers. ,

  
  
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  Resilience and adaptability to solve supply management issues. ,

  
  
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  Time management skills to handle workload and meet deadlines. ,

  
  
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  A continuous learning mindset to improve procurement processes and tools.

  
  

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:

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  Work with project teams to manage material budgets, supplier performance, and procurement strategies to ensure successful project execution ,

  
  
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  Progress towards becoming a strategic procurement leader, mastering supplier negotiations, and driving cost optimization while delivering quality and timely results ,

  
  
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  Utilise our dynamic and innovative working environment designed to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth",

  
  
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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  
  

Salary Range- 90-95K

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.

Job Type:Experienced