Procurement Team Lead

Alstom; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation firm based in Mississauga is seeking a full-time hybrid Procurement Team Lead. You will lead a team of buyers, manage sourcing activities, and drive compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of procurement experience, including leadership roles, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on innovation in transportation.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in development

Fair reward package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a lead/supervisor role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in procurement systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of procurement buyers ensuring timely sourcing activities.
• Drive performance and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Req ID:494806

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Procurement Team Lead in Mississauga, ON, CA we’re looking for?

Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. The Procurement Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of procurement buyers to ensure timely and efficient sourcing activities. This role focuses on improving and stabilizing the Time to Quote (TTQ), monitoring team KPIs, resolving invoice clearance issues, and reducing the backlog of open RFQs. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Team Lead will drive performance, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and foster continuous improvement across procurement operations. We’ll look to you for:

Team Leadership & People Management

• • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement buyers.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
  • Manage workload distribution and ensure adequate coverage for procurement activities.

Compliance & Reporting

• • Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures and mitigate potential risks.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness (APSYS, ICQ)
  • Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, KPIs, and improvement initiatives

Operational Excellence

• • Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement best practices based on REX
  • Track and analyze procurement KPIs for Inquiry to RFQ turnaround time, Time to quote, Purchase requisition burndown, Open RFQ burndown
  • Monitor and improve Time to Quote (TTQ) metrics to meet service level targets.
  • Ensure drumbeat with the Procurement buyers for open/aging Inquiries and RFQs
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and supply chain on as required basis to support resolution of pending invoices
  • Serve as the first point of escalation for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure responsiveness and reliability.
  • Work along with the Procurement Manager to support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance evaluations.
  • Support deep dives on red KPIs along with relevant stake holders

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a lead/supervisort role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in procurement systems and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to motivate and effectively collaborate with team members
• SAP knowledge is a must
• Proficient in MS office tools

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: • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues • Work with a dynamic team of procurement professionals to drive operational excellence and supplier performance. • Utilise our inclusive, technology-driven, and collaborative working environment. • Contribute to innovative projects, • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning, • 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. 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.

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