Buyer

Req ID:489935

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 hybrid Buyer in Mississauga, ON, CA we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in shaping supplier relationships and driving the success of our commodity strategies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and supply chain), set up full supplier selection processes, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing supplier negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes,
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships,
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with project needs,
• Identifying and mitigating risks within the supply chain
  

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:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and cost analysis,
• Proficient in SAP
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment,
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 5 or more years of experience in a relevant field
  

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Work with suppliers, sourcing experts, and cross-functional teams to drive procurement excellence ,
• 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.