Buyer

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Etobicoke, Canada, is seeking a full-time Buyer to lead supplier selection, negotiations, and QCDT objectives across engineering, supply chain, and project management. You will set up supplier processes and deploy commodity strategies to meet project goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery during ramp-up, with travel between Mississauga and Willowbrook offices as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business.
• 3-6 years of experience in a sourcing or procurement professional background.
• Exposure to Maximo and SAP systems (an asset).
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience (beneficial).
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotations with suppliers.
• Leading project negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Monitoring procurement project QCDT and legal project evolution (e.g., FAI, Business Award, Product Development).
• Ensuring work package sheet commitments are respected.
• Preparing Business Awards and aligning with organizational standards.
• Coordinating projects with all métiers to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional coordination

Procurement expertise

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain/Procurement/Business degree

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

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.

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

Could you be the full-time buyer in Etobicoke, Canada, we’re looking for?

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Note : Available on-site five days per week, with flexibility to travel between the Mississauga and Willowbrook offices.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supplier management expertise in a dynamic and cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects, driving quality, cost, delivery, and technical (QCDT) objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, supply chain, and project management), lead supplier negotiations, and manage supplier relationships, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of setting up full supplier selection processes, but also deploying commodity strategies and ensuring supplier performance aligns with project goals.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotations with suppliers
• Leading project negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes
• Monitoring procurement project QCDT and legal project evolution (e.g., FAI, Business Award, Product Development)
• Ensuring work package sheet commitments are respected
• Preparing Business Awards and aligning with organizational standards
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Coordinating projects with all métiers to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Securing on-time delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of projects

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:

• A degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business
• 3-6 years of experience in a sourcing or procurement professional background
• Operational and/or maintenance knowledge or experience
• Exposure to Maximo and SAP systems (an asset)
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience (beneficial)
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively

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 monotonous daily routines
• Work with innovative procurement and supplier management strategies
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards senior procurement or project management roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $75,000 to $85,000, based on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "[e-mail]” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

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.

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.