Commodity Buyer

Alstom; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alstom in Madrid seeks a Project Commodity Buyer to define and execute sourcing strategies for tenders and projects, lead supplier selection, and manage performance across engineering and supply chain teams.

You will conduct market analysis, negotiate terms, support supplier development, handle non-conformities, and steer on-time, on-budget deliveries within a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing and project procurement.
• English level: intermediate to advanced.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic project environment.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for tenders and projects.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation and performance management activities.
• Conduct market analysis to identify competitive sourcing alternatives.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier non-conformities and claims resolution.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time and on-budget project deliveries.
• Drive procurement performance through cost optimisation and risk management initiatives.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

English proficiency

Formation

Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Req: 526238

Job Title: Project Commodity Buyer

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Project Commodity Buyer to ensure the best sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for our projects in Madrid. This is a high-impact role where supplier performance, competitiveness and delivery reliability directly contribute to the success of critical mobility solutions. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication - because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for tenders and projects
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation and performance management activities
• Conduct market analysis to identify competitive sourcing alternatives
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and contractual terms with suppliers
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage supplier non-conformities and claims resolution
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time and on-budget project deliveries
• Drive procurement performance through cost optimisation and risk management initiatives

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, supply chain and project management - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing and project procurement environments
• Intermediate to advanced English level
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic project environment

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) objectives
• Savings and procurement performance targets
• Supplier performance indicators, including OTIF and NCR management
• Competitive sourcing solutions and risk mitigation effectiveness
• Collaboration and support provided to project and supply chain teams

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.