VIE - Buyer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation company in Montreal is seeking a full-time Buyer to manage sourcing activities in North America. The role involves working with various teams, managing supplier relationships, and executing cost-saving strategies. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in relevant fields, have procurement experience, and be fluent in both English and French. A collaborative environment offers opportunities for growth and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Innovative projects

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in direct procurement or sourcing-related activities.
• Experience or understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Rigorous and structured approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for REM Montreal’s sites.
• Manage vendor relationships and execute sourcing strategies.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contracts and standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team spirit

Negotiation techniques

Results-oriented mindset

Proficiency in managing vendor relationships

Strong data gathering and analysis skills

Fluency in English and French

Education

Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba S2C

Office 365

Job description

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VIE - Buyer

Date: 6 Oct 2025

Location: Montreal, 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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To know more about the VIE program, Click here

Duration of the VIE: 15 Months

Could you be the full-time Buyer we’re looking for?

Your future role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Alstom Direct Sourcing team in the North American Region. Based in Montreal, Quebec the role will be responsible to lead sourcing activities on a variety of subjects for REM Montreal ’s Brossard and Saint Eustache sites.

Responsible for procuring direct commodities related to ALSTOM operations in REM Montreal project while meeting or exceeding quality, cost and delivery objectives. These include a variety of goods and services to support operations as instructed by management. The Buyer’s objectives are to meet and exceed cost savings targets, quality and delivery performance, and expected service levels. He/she will also get involved with legal, finance, quality and safety matters to ensure supplier compliance to the terms of the contracts and ALSTOM’s standards.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Finance, etc.), manage supplier relationships, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of executing sourcing strategies, managing vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes, but also initiating cost-saving measures and improving service levels.

We’ll look to you for:

• Executing RFQs, placing Purchase Orders, and managing vendor relationships
• Defining and implementing cost-saving and improvement plans
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work, KPIs, and SLAs
• Ensuring supplier compliance with contracts and Alstom standards
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance P2P efficiency and compliance
• Supporting internal and external audits to demonstrate process adherence
• Preparation of Business Award,
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct,
• Coordinating projects with all métiers,
• Securing on-time delivery and quality,

This position will report to the Project Procurement Manager and will work closely with India Procurement Hub and Commodity Management teams.

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:

• Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or Business
• One or more years of experience in direct procurement or sourcing-related activities
• Experience or understanding of procurement processes and supplier management,
• Familiarity with Request for Quotation (RFQ) and negotiation techniques,
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit,
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving QCDT objectives,
• Rigorous and structured approach to tasks,
• Ability to develop and implement cost-saving plans and ideas
• Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and resolving contractual issues
• Experience with e-procurement tools like SAP, Ariba S2C, or similar
• Strong data gathering and analysis skills
• Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
• Fluency in both English and French

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
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

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.