Junior Buyer V.I.E.

Req ID: 493952

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

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (V.I.E).

Eligibility criteria for the programme are:

• Be aged at least 18 and under 28 on the date you submit your application, and the assignment must start no later than your 29th birthday
• Be French or a European citizen
• Be in good standing with regard to the national service obligations
• Have a clean criminal record
• Be able to devote yourself full time to your assignment : no part-time work, entrepreneurship, studies or paid activity at the same time as your V.I.E
• Accept the letter of appointment that you sign with Business France which sets out your rights and your duties during your assignment
  
  

Purpose of the Job

• To develop and implement the Procurement strategy to ensure optimal cost productivity (i.e. preferred suppliers, saving & risk assessments, etc.)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepares and releases RFQ packages to target supplier panel
• Collects, analyses and challenges suppliers offers from Negociation to Purchase Order release
• Collects and formalizes Return of Experience on projects deployed in the region
• Liaises with Engineering Department, Project, Bid & technical Managers and with many different stakeholders (i.e. Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, etc.) in order to prepare Procurement commitment (from RFQ phase to Business Award approval and Purchase Order placement)
• Challenges commodity buyers & managers to increase competitiveness and ensure convergence of commodity strategies with Tender
• Leads Prebid agreements at tender phase when it brings a real advantage
• Proactive cooperation with Engineering to ensure “Design to Cost”
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical discipline,
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' work experience in Procurement
• High level of analytical skills and experience in driving global tender & Project processes
• Intermediate level of Excel knowledge
  
  

Competencies & Skills

• Capable to work under time pressure to meet deadlines
• Sense of ownership, collaboration and accountability
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a matrix organisation
• Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Fluent in English. French is an asset
• Communication skills & team spirit
• Ability for international travel
  
  

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: VIE