Job Opportunities in South Africa


October 16, 2024

ALSTOM

Nigel


Lead Buyer (CRRC) Temporary)

Req ID:470266

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

  • Set up full supplier selection process
  • Deploy commodities strategy
  • Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives
  • Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers for his/her scope on different sites
  • Support supplier Panel relationship (supplier capacity; capability; negotiation and specific contract as per scope.


POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION –
MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:
  • Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site
  • May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
  • Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Support Procurement Manager in leading the team
  • Play in leading role in Sourcing Projects (RFx) supporting the Buyer
  • To execute day-to-day buying at a specific region and ensure that purchasing transactions are directed through the correct procure-to-pay channel (e.g., emergency order vs pre-sourced order).
  • Integrated in each domain team, the Buyer will deploy commodity strategy to serve local requirements while keeping in line with the Global Strategy at Central (ALSTOM)
  • The Lead Buyer will also be required to manage the contractual relationship with suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SET UP FULL SUPPLIER SELECTION PROCESS

  • Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
  • Lead project negotiation
  • Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
  • Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
  • Prepare Business Award
  • Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
  • Coordinate project with all métiers
  • Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project


SUPPORT COMMODITY STRATEGY

  • Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs
  • Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
  • Provide imputes to build differentiation
  • Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
  • Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
  • Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
  • Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.


BUILD SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP

  • Support global supplier panel relationship
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
  • Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team
  • Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan
  • Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager
  • Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations
  • Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines


PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

  • Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
  • Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
  • Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
  • National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent. BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business-related field.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc).
  • Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
  • Solid working experience, with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred), with at least 3 years in management
  • Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background
  • Fluent English
  • International mind-set
  • Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
  • Internal and external influencing skills
  • Pro-active, autonomous
  • Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Strategic vision
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to travel


BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Strong leadership (in front of Supplier Top Management and Alstom Top Management)
  • Cross Functional coordination between external and internal stakeholders
  • Can drive the Change/ is a Change Agent
  • Autonomous
  • Agile and innovative, open to new concepts to improve overall Supplier ED performance
  • Able to get global vision of the business, risks & opportunities
  • Ability to train and advise


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 Segment: Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, CSR, Operations, Finance, Management

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