VIE - Buyer (m/f)

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

Job summary

A global mobility solutions provider in Montreal is seeking a Buyer to deploy commodity strategies and ensure project execution. This role involves managing supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Engineering, with 1 to 3 years of industry experience. Strong negotiation skills and a command of English are essential. Join us for a transformative journey in the rail industry and contribute to innovative projects.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Engagement in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in industry.
• Knowledge of commodity strategies.
• Understanding of negotiation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deploy commodities strategy and ensure project execution.
• Monitor suppliers’ performances and manage issues.
• Coordinate projects with various teams and lead negotiations.
• Engage with internal customers for effective problem-solving.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving mindset

Effective teamwork skills

Adaptability

Command of English

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

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.