BUYER HF

Job description

Alstom offers a challenging opportunity as Buyer in Radlett, UK. We are looking for talented people willing to create the opportunity to start their career in a growing environment.
ALSTOM :
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 34 500 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Alstom Transport UK Signalling Systems and Infrastructure (SS&I) is delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to work in a global organisation with great perspective of evolution. Alstom SS&I is a key player in the railway market, we specialised in designing, manufacturing and delivering turnkey projects in all signalling activities including ETCS, Interlocking, conventional signalling and traffic management. We are also specialised in infrastructures projects where we deliver electrification solutions on mainline and metro. With more than 350 employees across 5 sites, Alstom deliver innovative and safer railways across the country.
OBJECTIVE OF THE MISSION:
The Buyer is part of the UK&I Sourcing organisation and reports to the SS&I Lead Sourcing Manager. In this position you will be responsible for all Direct Sourcing commodities in a production environment and support projects and products sales for your commodities. You will also represent the sourcing function in Radlett Site.
As a core member in the organisation you will develop a wide Network in UK and with an international team across Europe including, Commodity Managers, Suppliers, work package owners, Engineering department, Product sales, Supply chain.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :
Within this role, your main tasks are:
- Data maintenance of Sourcing tools (SAP purchasing info records, SOL, ALTeS, eProcurement, ASIP)
- Manage operational needs for Radlett site on following commodities:
- PCB Assembly
- Electronic components
- Electrical integrator subcontract
- Sheet metal works
- Cable assembly
- Server and data center
- Production consumables
- Strong involvement in local implementation of Alstom Sourcing strategies
- Manage suppliers according to Global Sourcing strategies and local needs
- Operational Sourcing responsibility on business awards, suppliers relationship, performance follow-up
Operational involvement:
- Drive cost savings on the Commodities portfolio
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Manage Demand management
- Operational sourcing responsibility on RFQ, negotiation, business awards and contracting
- In collaboration with Commodity Managers, local implementation of Global strategies according to local stakes
- Apply the Alstom Sourcing processes and policies, provide return of experience and best practices
- Maintain SAP purchasing info records
Supplier relationship:
- Supplier financial analysis
- Secure contractual coverage (Frame agreements, Specific Agreement, local Agreement, Price list)
- Ensure global QCDT targets achievement & claims management
- Lead supplier QCDT performance reviews
- Respect Alstom’s guidelines
Measurement
- Savings against budget
- E-Sourcing tool usage
- SD Charter and EHS charter coverage
- Spend covered by contract – Contractual coverage
- Number of Supplier Review
- Supplier in Time delivery / Non Quality Event
Others:
- The role also includes to travel in UK to attend meeting with stakeholders as well as suppliers
- Comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities
CANDIDATE'S PROFILE :
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business or similar certification in procurement
- Previous experience working in a sourcing or procurement environment
- Good level in MS office
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding on contract terms
- Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle
- Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English
- Team player, interpersonal skills
- Results oriented
- Well organised
- Transparency, high work ethics
If you think your profile matches our needs and you can rise to the challenge, please send us your application (CV + Cover Letter in English) !