Corporate Service Commodity Leader

Req ID:526790

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.

Inside the Indirect Procurement department we are looking for a Senior Commodity Leader forCorporate Services.

The Commodity Leader will be hierarchically linked to Corporate Services Commodity Director and will be involved the purchasing of General Services contracts.

The successful applicant will manage numerous internal and external stakeholders to develop the Commodity at global level and defined Procurement strategies on to deliver value for money and fit for purpose solutions.

He/she will have to exchange information with following central region & sites networks:

• Global Regional and Local Procurement
• EHS & CSR (Environment )
• HR/Communication/Finance/Legal/Sourcing T&E

The Commodity Leader will have the following objectives:

• Coordinate and source in line with business objectives and according to ALSTOM procurement processes
• Define & develops commodities strategy with all stakeholders and drives its implementation (with all the Product lines)
• Contribute to build GlobalCommodity strategy
• Lead commodity maturity improvement plan
• Negotiate contracts and frame agreements with key suppliers
• Define supplier target panel in-line with Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented
• Insured Commodity strategy efficiency with benchmarking
• Insured commodity maturity improvement through audit support and continuous improvement programs
• Innovate with best practices proposal and leadership or implementation
• Be recognized as a business development facilitator and an added-value contributor

He/she has these responsibilities:

• Built transversal commodities strategy improvement and deployment

• Develop and share market constraints understanding

• Ensure Procurement project/service execution/influence by:

• Developing close network of internal and external stakeholders worldwide
• Working with internal stakeholders to align requirements with Procurement objectives
• Challenging technical specifications produced by stakeholders
• Bringing innovation through supplier selection and sustain supplier QCD performance
• Contributing to Make or Buy decision process utilizing reference costing and market indicators
• Supporting global negotiation for key projects securing savings in line with global targets
• Ensuring Procurement strategy application and alignment with processes and policy
• Develop strong relationship with Region and sites procurement organization
• Support Tender and Project Phases
• Drive supplier complex negotiations as appropriate
• Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves major issues and secures objectives achievement

PROFILE

• Educational Degre:Business school or Engineering school preferred
• 5-8 years experience in international purchasing within an industrial environment &Experiencewithin Project Management (direct and functional)
• Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong buying and negotiating expertise
• Capability to build a robust strategy
• Strong sense of business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong leadership communication and influencing skills
• Management experience
• Results Service and Customer oriented
• Agile in a multi-cultural environment
• Team spirit autonomous force of proposal
• Speaking English and French mandatory

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.