Buyer

Alstom; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mobility sector is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Whitby, Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier selection processes, leading negotiations, and ensuring compliance with project objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable transportation solutions within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sourcing professional background required.
• Operational and/or Maintenance experience preferred.
• Continuous Improvement experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead project negotiations and prepare Request for Quotations.
• Monitor Procurement project progress towards QCDT objectives.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality during project ramp-up.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Coordination

Supplier Management

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain degree

Procurement degree

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

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 2-5 years

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

· Operational and/or Maintenance knowledge/experience

· Maximo & SAP exposure is an asset

· Continuous Improvement (CI) experience would be beneficial

Note : Availability on site 5 days a week willing to travel between Mississauga & Willowbrook offices

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.