Lead Buyer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ALSTOM Full time
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.


Your future role

A bit about your new role:

  • Build and manage the global supplier panel relationship and monitor day to day performance and issues
  • Provide commodity support on site including the consolidation of commodity needs and inputs
  • Actively participate in the commodity strategy and provide support throughout the tender phase, working effectively and collaboratively with others to resolve problems and capitalize on opportunities
  • Lead project negotiations, prepare and launch Request for Quotations with suppliers
  • Prepare and manage P&L statements, cost and nonconformity registers and compliance status reports

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:

  • Proven experience in a similar role with a proven understanding of commodities
  • Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills that build, improve and strengthen relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers
  • A proactive, pragmatic professional who is able to take initiative

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:

  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a longterm career free from boring daily routines
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  • Contribute to innovative projects
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through awardwinning learning
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

What we can offer:

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free gym membership
  • Flexible working options


 Volunteer Day
  • A paid day off once a year to volunteer in your local community


 ME Day
  • An extra day of paid leave to relax and recharge
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


An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.


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