Junior Buyer

Alstom; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Buyer to support material planning and supplier delivery for ongoing projects. You will work under supervision to ensure timely availability of goods, maintain ERP data accuracy, and assist with procurement activities.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, input corrective actions when needed, and contribute to KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year college program in Business, Commercial or Technology (or equivalent).
• Experience with planning tools or ERP systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Express and manage delivery requirements to suppliers using planning tools.
• Ensure timely availability of goods and monitor production risks.
• Maintain accurate ERP data and support supplier performance reviews.
• Assist with basic invoice reconciliation and concordance with purchase orders.
• Share KPI trends with stakeholders and contribute to improvement actions.

Skills

Material planning

ERP data management

Supplier coordination

Education

Two-year college program

Job description

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Junior Buyer

Date: 25 Sept 2026

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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.

Primary Function:

Support the planning and delivery of materials by managing assigned suppliers under close supervision, ensuring timely availability of goods, maintaining accurate ERP data, and assisting with supply chain performance activities.

Working Procedure:

Under close supervision and direction:

Express and manage delivery requirements to suppliers using planning tools.

Work closely with cross functional teams to support actions through Delivery Center Drive regular follow-ups to ensure product availability for ongoing projects.

Monitor supplier performance KPIs and identify performance gaps.

Participate in supplier delivery performance reviews and input corrective actions when required.

Create and maintain Material Planning documents.

Analyze supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and evaluate production risks.

Define priorities and implement recovery actions when delays or shortages occur.

Manage all MRP exception messages and anticipate supply issues before they impact production.

Ensure non-conformity replacements through NCR process.

Contribute to Supplier Capacity Assessments + Supplier Light Capacity Assessments.

Assist with basic invoice reconciliation to ensure supplier payments match delivered quantities and purchase orders.

Share KPI trends with internal and external stakeholders and propose improvement actions.

Support NCR and QN related purchasing as needed.

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

Graduate of a two (2) year, four (4) semester Community College Business, Commercial or Technology program or equivalent.

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.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role starts at $30.45 CAD per hour, plus pension & benefits.

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 the ir 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.