Senior Buyer (f/m/d)

<p>Req ID:<span>461368</span> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Could you be the full-time Senior </span>Buyer<b> </b><span>(f/m/d) in Siegen we’re looking for?</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Your Future Role</b></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Our Siegen site is an international competence center for bogies. 800 colleagues develop, manufacture, test, and repair bogies for global rail traffic, ensuring stability and comfort on the tracks. </span>Our product line Rolling Stock &amp; Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen<span>. You’ll report to Markus Schuh, the Procurement Site Director and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b><span>We’ll look for you to:</span></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead project negotiation</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Monitor Procurement project QCDT &amp; legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><b>All About You</b></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>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:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Engineering or Business School master degree</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sourcing professional background</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to work in a matrix environment</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Fluent in English and German </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><b><span>Things You’ll Enjoy</span></b></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>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:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity &amp; inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as physiotherapy, massages, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Access corporate benefits and work-life service to receive support and guidance on childcare, caregiving, and household services</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span>You don’t need to b