Senior Buyer - Metallics

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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your future role
The Senior Buyer - Metallics will be reporting directly to the Project Procurement Manager in this full time permanent role. The Senior Buyer - Metallics be based at our Dandenong site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for sourcing of Metallics parts related to the Rolling Stock project requirements. Here are some of the projects you’ll closely work within the site Next Generation of trams, X'Trapolis 2.0 and Velocity. It’s an exciting time to join our team!
A bit about your new role:

• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Support Global Buyers in RFQ and transfer of scope upon contract signoff
• Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
• Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
• Monitor sourcing project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)

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 Business or Engineering or demonstrable experience with purchasing or supply chain management
• Previous experience with Purchasing preferably in a manufacturing or project environment
• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, ability to convince)
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of specialization

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 long-term 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 award-winning 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 re-charge!

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!
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.
We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol.
Hi, my name is Shivagni and I’m the recruiter for this role. For more information about this role, please contact me on E : shivagni.kumar@alstomgroup.com
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