Key Supplier Contract Manager

Alstom; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Montreal is seeking a Key Supplier Contract Manager to design and execute robust supplier contracts, driving operational excellence and long-term value. You will own complex negotiations and foster strategic partnerships that shape the future of rail mobility.

You will lead contract processes, collaborate with procurement, engineering and project teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives, monitor compliance, and mentor the team to continuously improve supplier

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or related roles.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of rail industry standards, compliance, and operational excellence principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable contract management processes to optimize supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and project teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure reliability by monitoring contract compliance and resolving issues swiftly to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process improvement and integrating best practices in supplier management.
• Promote knowledge sharing by mentoring team members and facilitating continuous learning within the contract management function.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field

Job description

Key Supplier Contract manager in Montreal

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Key Supplier Contract manager to drive the design and execution of robust supplier contracts, working alongside dedicated teams to ensure operational excellence and long-term value. As a professional and team manager, you will own complex negotiations and foster strategic partnerships that shape the future of rail mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead scalable contract management processes to optimize supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and project teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure reliability by monitoring contract compliance and resolving issues swiftly to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process improvement and integrating best practices in supplier management.
• Promote knowledge sharing by mentoring team members and facilitating continuous learning within the contract management function.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or related roles.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of rail industry standards, compliance, and operational excellence principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of contract milestones and achievement of strategic goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership within cross-functional teams.
• Reduction in contract defects, improved troubleshooting, and increased operational efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced technologies and contribute to Alstom's strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from our Montreal office, connecting communities and cities.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.