Procurement Team Lead (f/m/d)

Alstom; Salzgitter; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading green mobility company in Salzgitter is looking for a Procurement Team Lead (f/m/d). This role involves leading the purchasing department, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business administration, strong purchasing knowledge in an industrial context, and fluent German and English skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working hours, and numerous training opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

30 days of vacation

Company pension plans

Subsidized 'Deutschlandticket'

Flexible working hours

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in business administration or a related field.
• Very good knowledge of purchasing in an industrial company.
• Good technical understanding and process knowledge in procurement.
• Determination, ability to work in a team, and flexibility.
• Willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Lead the systems purchasing department with strong technical and professional guidance.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive negotiation processes.
• Coordinate and oversee supplier inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Measure and evaluate supplier and procurement performance using KPIs.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing in an industrial company

Technical understanding and process knowledge

MS Office skills

Business-fluent in German

Business-fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Req ID:502284

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 Procurement Team Lead (f/m/d) in Salzgitter we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

2,000 colleagues shape in Salzgitter the future of green mobility. They design and manufacture hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles, locomotives, andtrams, produce bogies, and repair all kinds of freight wagons.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems purchasing department with strong technical and professional guidance
• Manage supplier relationships and drive negotiation processes
• Coordinate and oversee supplier inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses
• Measure and evaluate supplier and procurement performance using KPIs
• Identify, develop, and implement cost‑reduction opportunities
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional departments
• Contribute proactively to projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Completed degree in business administration or a related field
• Very good knowledge of purchasing in an industrial company or comparable environment
• Good technical understanding and process knowledge in procurement
• Determination, ability to work in a team and flexibility
• Good MS Office and IT skills
• Willingness to travel
• Business‑fluent German and English skills

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 (e.g. parents’ gettogethers), and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as company physician, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.

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.