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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, trams, and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

For our Rome site in Italy, we are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Buyer.

Purpose of the Job:

Deploy of commodities strategy with focus to Installation activities subcontracts. Signaling and Infrastructure business. Ensure project execution in line with QCD objectives. Pilot local contractual relationships with suppliers. Identify all potential business synergies.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

1. Identification of project and business needs.
2. Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool.
3. Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers.
4. Inputs provider/contributor for order placement.
5. Ensure QCD targets achievement, CONQ (Cost Of Non Quality) & claims management.
6. Lead supplier QCD performance reviews.
7. Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager.
8. Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines.

Commodity support on site:

1. Consolidation of commodity needs.
2. Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration.
3. Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase.
4. Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
5. Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.
6. Apply the Alstom Sourcing processes, and provide return on experience.

Involvement in projects/tenders:

1. Closely work with sourcing project/tender representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, Tender Sourcing Leader).
2. Ensure work package commitment respect.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Buyer experience: 3-4 years.
• Installations activities environment knowledge is a must.
• Experience in Signaling and Infrastructure / Civil works companies are very welcome.
• Business school or Engineering degree.
• Fluent English and international background is a must.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Why Alstom?

Alstom is the leading company in the railway 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?

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.

We are acting…

AGILE

• You actively identify issues and risks and develop correction plans.
• You are a problem solver.
• You act process minded, data-driven and fact based.

INCLUSIVE

• You excel in collaboration and communication.
• You actively support inclusion.

RESPONSIBLE

• Safety first.
• You are all responsible to make it happen.
• You adhere to the highest ethics and compliance rules.

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