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Alstom; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions company in Ontario, Canada is seeking a professional to manage supplier selection processes and project negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of sourcing experience and a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement. Responsibilities include preparing Requests for Quotation, leading negotiations, and ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. This role fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sourcing professional background.
• Operational and/or maintenance knowledge or experience.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up the full supplier selection process.
• Prepare and launch Request for Quotation with suppliers.
• Lead project negotiation.
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution.
• Ensure work package sheet commitment respect.
• Promote the company's code of ethics.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Project execution

Ethical conduct

Education

Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or Business degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Purpose of the job

• Set up full supplier selection process
• Deploy commodities strategy
• Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives
• Support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiation
• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
• Prepare Business Award
• Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Coordinate project with all métiers
• Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project

Qualifications & Functional Knowledge Education

• Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or Business degree

Relevant experience required

• Sourcing professional background 3-5 years

Specialized or cross-functional knowledge / relevant experience required by the position/role

• Operational and/or Maintenance knowledge/experience
• SAP exposure is an asset
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience would be beneficial

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.