Buyer

Alstom; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable mobility solutions is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and coordinate projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business or Engineering, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join us to contribute to innovative mobility solutions for a greener future.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience, especially with braking systems.
• Fluency in English and French; international background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives.
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship and monitor daily supplier performance.
• Coordinate projects across departments and lead tender negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Master’s in purchasing

Job description

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Req ID: 474303

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Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means becoming part of a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide.

Join us as a Buyer, based in St-Bruno (QC), CA. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Deployment of commodities strategy: Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives. Support global supplier panel relationships (workload, negotiation, specific agreements).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support global supplier panel relationship
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• Monitor daily supplier performance and issues
• Manage initial issues before escalation
• Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines

1. Commodity support on site:

• Consolidate commodity needs and inputs
• Participate actively in commodity strategy and panel development
• Provide inputs to differentiate offerings
• Support the Commodity Manager during tender phases
• Represent commodities in projects, platforms, and solutions
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Apply Alstom Transport Sourcing process and share experiences

1. Involvement in projects:

• Coordinate projects across departments
• Prepare and launch RFQs with suppliers
• Lead tender negotiations
• Monitor sourcing project QCDT and legal developments
• Ensure commitment to work package sheets
• Prepare Business Awards and follow DTRF processes

1. Support the PrSM (Project Sourcing Manager):

• Participate in project management committees
• Manage change requests for cost optimization
• Ensure QCD application of modifications
• Report claims and prepare weekly reports

Ideal candidates will have:

• A Business or Engineering degree with a Master’s in purchasing
• 3-5 years of industry experience, especially with braking systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and communication abilities
• Fluency in English and French; international background preferred

Alstom values inquisitive and innovative individuals passionate about reinventing mobility for a smarter, more sustainable future. We foster an inclusive, agile, and responsible culture where diverse talents can learn, grow, and advance across functions and locations.

Join us to help create a better tomorrow!

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees can reach their full potential. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Note: As of January 29, 2021, Alstom acquired Bombardier Transportation. This position is within the Bombardier Transportation legal entity, now part of Alstom.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing