Indirect Buyer (f/m/d)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Hennigsdorf; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mobility solutions provider in Hennigsdorf is seeking a full-time Indirect Buyer to enhance procurement strategies and coordinate a dedicated team. The ideal candidate should have a university degree and a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, including strong negotiation and contract management skills. This role offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative team focused on green mobility.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

30 days of vacation

Company pension plans

Subsidized Job Ticket

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect sourcing.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus.
• Prior team lead or coordination experience is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Act as the single point of contact for your commodity towards the Procurement Manager.
• Lead supplier panel management and consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Alstom’s Code of Ethics, EHS, and sustainability requirements.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Fluent German

Good English

Ausbildung

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba (S2C, P2P, CLM)

Power BI

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Indirect Buyer (f/m/d)

Date: 1 Sept 2025

Location: Hennigsdorf, BB, DE

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 full-time Indirect Buyer (f/m/d) in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen. You’ll report to Mahmoud Elshaar, the Sourcing Manager Sub Cluster Indirect and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to :

• Act as the single point of contact for your commodity towards the Procurement Manager.
• Execute global and regional commodity strategies; develop and enforce local strategies for assigned market codes.
• Lead supplier panel management, consolidation, and reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Alstom’s Code of Ethics, EHS, and sustainability requirements
• Coordinate 3–5 buyers (local + GPCC Romania) for your commodity.
• Chair weekly commodity calls, align priorities, and monitor progress.
• Organize monthly governance reviews with stakeholders and quarterly reviews with global/regional teams.
• Support performance feedback for buyers under your functional supervision.
• Manage sourcing projects and negotiations for high-value or complex needs.
• Approve sourcing and award decisions up to your assigned threshold as per Alstom policy.
• Ensure process compliance, prevent maverick buying, and enforce governance.
• Collaborate with internal functions (Legal, E&C, Finance, EHS, Insurance) for contract approvals.
• Performance & Reporting

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:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect sourcing.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus.
• Prior team lead or coordination experience is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel); data analysis and KPI reporting skills required.
• Familiarity with digital tools and AI-based solutions; Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP MM and Ariba (S2C, P2P, CLM) preferred.
• Languages: Fluent German and good English required.

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee event

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement
As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.