VIE - Buyer (m/f)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation leader in Montreal is seeking a Buyer to deploy commodities strategy and manage supplier relationships. You will ensure project execution and contribute to innovative initiatives in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Engineering, 1 to 3 years of experience, and strong English communication skills. This role offers a nurturing environment for professional development, among diverse and supportive colleagues.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Participation in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in industry, preferable in international business.
• Knowledge of commodity strategies and negotiation processes.
• Strong command of English (fluency is essential).

Responsibilities

• Deploy commodities strategy and ensure project execution.
• Support global supplier panel relationship and monitor supplier performances.
• Coordinate projects with all Métiers and prepare Requests for Quotation.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Effective teamwork skills

Strong command of English

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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VIE - Buyer (m/f)

Location: Montreal, QC, 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, 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 Buyer we’re looking for?

Your future role

We’ll look to you for :

• Deploying commodities strategy.
• Ensuring project execution in line with objectives of the project and to support global supplier panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement) Key Responsibilities Supplier relationship: Support global supplier panel relationship Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier performances).
• Monitoring day to day suppliers’ performances and issues Management of initial issues before escalation to line manage Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines Commodity support on site: Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration Provide imputes to build differentiation Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving Apply the Alstom Sourcing process and provide return on experience.
• Involvement in projects: Coordinate project with all Métiers Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers Lead project negotiation Monitor evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development).
• Preparing Business Award Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

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:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience from international business 1 to 3 years of experience in industry
• Knowledge of commodity strategies and negotiation processes
• A strong command of English (fluency is essential)
• Problem-solving mindset and effective teamwork skills
• Adaptability and a commitment to ethical practices

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail procurement
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

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.