Buyer

Req ID:495249 

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 onsite Buyer in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive procurement and sourcing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates. You'll shape the future of procurement at Alstom by setting up full supplier selection processes, creating supplier contracts, and managing their execution. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, finance, quality, and legal departments), lead project negotiations and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers,

• Leadership in project negotiation,

• Monitoring of Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development),

• Ensuring work package sheet commitment respect,

• Preparation of Business Award,

• Promotion of the Alstom Code of Ethics and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct,

• Management of Contracting activities,

• Coordination of Supplier Contract execution with all métiers,

• Ensuring the on-time delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of the project,

• Support of commodity strategy and panel elaboration

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 Engineering or Business School master degree,

• Experience or understanding of sourcing professional background (0-5 years),

• Knowledge of contract management & legal awareness,

• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier relationship management,

• A certification in purchasing or strong negotiation skills,

• Ability to work in a matrix environment,

• Communication skills & Team spirit,

• Ability to challenge and drive for results,

• International mindset and fluency in English

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 leading-edge procurement methodologies and a dynamic sourcing landscape,

• Progress towards becoming a key player in driving strategic supplier relationships and achieving procurement excellence,

• Utilise our supportive and collaborative working environment,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• 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.