Buyer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Buyer in Montreal, where you will manage supplier relationships and support project execution. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have 3-5 years of experience, especially in braking systems. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of industry experience, especially in braking systems.
• Fluent in English and French; international experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy commodity strategy and support project execution.
• Monitor daily supplier performance and address issues proactively.
• Coordinate projects with all relevant departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Business School or Engineering degree

Master’s in Purchasing

Job description

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Buyer

Date: 13 May 2025

Location: Montreal, QC, CA

Company: Alstom

Open to new perspectives and challenges today!

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 includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, and integrated systems, as well as customised services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means becoming part of a caring, responsible, and innovative company where over 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide.

Join us as a Buyer, based in St-Bruno (QC), CA, in a career-defining role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deploy commodity strategy and support project execution in line with QCDT objectives.
• Support global supplier panel relationships, including workload management, negotiations, and specific agreements.
• Monitor daily supplier performance and address issues proactively.
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line managers.
• Adhere to Alstom Transport's code of ethics and guidelines.

Commodity support on site:

• Consolidate commodity needs and inputs.
• Participate actively in commodity strategy and panel development.
• Provide inputs for differentiation.
• Support the Commodity Manager during tender phases.
• Represent commodities in projects, platforms, and solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders for problem-solving.
• Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing process and share experiences.

Involvement in projects:

• Coordinate projects with all relevant departments.
• Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation using standard tools.
• Lead tender and project negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with work package commitments.
• Manage Business Awards and follow the DTRF process.

Support the PrSM (Project Sourcing Manager):

• Participate in project management committees.
• Manage Change Requests by consolidating needs and quotations, challenging stakeholders to optimize costs.
• Ensure QCD application of modifications in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Report on claims and prepare weekly reports.

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a Business School or Engineering degree, with a Master’s in Purchasing.
• Has 3 to 5 years of industry experience, especially in braking systems.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication.
• Is fluent in English and French; international experience is a plus.

Alstom is a leader in the mobility sector, committed to solving tomorrow’s challenges. We value inquisitive, innovative individuals passionate about reinventing mobility to make it smarter and more sustainable. We foster an inclusive, agile, and responsible culture where diverse talents can learn, grow, and advance across functions and locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community and make a tangible impact?

Join us and help us care for a better tomorrow!

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Note: Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom acquired Bombardier Transportation. This position is with Bombardier Transportation, now part of Alstom Group.