Senior Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Perth, Western Australia Alstom Full time

Req ID: 461815

At Alstom, we are committed to steering societies towards a sustainable future. We design and deliver mobility solutions that lay the groundwork for the next generation of transportation. Our extensive product range includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, integrated systems, tailored services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility solutions. By joining us, you become part of a compassionate, responsible, and innovative organization where over 70,000 individuals are dedicated to advancing greener and smarter mobility on a global scale.

We are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious procurement expert ready to embrace a new challenge in their career. This role as a Senior Project Buyer will involve supporting Signaling and Infrastructure projects across the ANZ region. The position is based in our Perth CBD office and offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to integrate into a skilled and passionate team along with our leadership group.

This is a fixed-term position for a duration of two years, aimed at enhancing the Procurement team’s efforts in one of Alstom's major signaling initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the project team to facilitate procurement activities.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations and engage stakeholders to disseminate pertinent information and updates to team members.
  • Prepare and initiate Requests for Quotation with suppliers.
  • Conduct project negotiations in accordance with Australian and UK Standards.
  • Oversee the evolution of Procurement project QCDT and legal aspects (FAI, Business Award, Product development).
  • Consolidate commodity requirements and inputs.
  • Actively participate in the development of commodity strategies and panels.
  • Foster relationships with global supplier panels.
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationships, including negotiations, agreements, and local supplier QCDT performance.
  • Engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including our customers.
  • Define Procurement strategies and assist in make-or-buy decisions.

Key Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar sourcing/procurement role.
  • Operational understanding and knowledge of rail components or designs.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Background in the Railway industry and/or Turnkey Projects from a comparable industrial sector.
  • Proven experience in managing maintenance projects.

At Alstom, we foster an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture that serves as the foundation of our organization. We provide diverse individuals with exceptional opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in their careers. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to realize their full potential while respecting and valuing them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and other minority groups.

We understand that flexibility and inclusivity are essential for effective working. We welcome discussions regarding individual needs or any required workplace adjustments.

As part of the application process, candidates will undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

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