Global Buyer - Coupler & Gangways 1

Alstom; Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Global Buyer for Coupler & Gangways in the Île-de-France region. You will lead RFQ-to-delivery, launch RFQs, negotiate terms, and drive cross-functional product development with suppliers.

You will manage design changes, costs, and supplier relationships across a global panel, ensuring project success and value delivery. The role requires a business school or engineering degree (Master in purchasing a plus) and minimum 4 years of sourcing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of strategic sourcing processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with project management and contract negotiations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems.
• Negotiation skills on price and contractual clauses.
• Fluent in English with an international background.

Responsibilities

• Lead project from RFQ to pre-serial delivery phase.
• Prepare and launch RFQs to suppliers per commodity strategy.
• Lead project from RFQ to supplier award with sound contractual & commercial negotiation.
• Lead product development with supplier through internal cross-functional teams until FAI + 3 TS delivery.
• PO management capturing design changes and cost impacts.
• Drive negotiations during tender phases to secure best commitments.
• Lead planning & savings reviews based on project priorities.
• Support and deploy the defined commodity strategy.
• Manage relationships with a global panel of suppliers and monitor performance.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with local and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Education

Business school or Engineering degree (Master in purchasing is a plus)

Job description

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Global Buyer - Coupler & Gangways 1

Date: 15 Jul 2026

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Part of Global commodity Team managing Coupler & Gangways.

Main Missions and responsibilities for the position are:

• Lead project from RFQ to Pre-seriel delivery phase
• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers as per commodity strategy
• Leading project from RFQ to supplier award with sound contractual & commercial negotiation considering QCDT
• Lead product development activities with supplier through strong co-ordinations with internal CFT until FAI + 3 TS delivery
• PO management capturing design changes / cost impacts with right bridge
• Driving negotiations during tender phases (when assigned) to secure the best commitments for the company
• Leading Planning & Savings reviews based on project/bid priorities
• Supporting and deploying the defined commodity strategy
• Managing relationships with a global panel of suppliers, including negotiations, specific agreements, and performance monitoring
• Supporting projects and site buyers worldwide
• Coordinating sourcing activities with local and cross-functional teams
• Facilitating teamwork to efficiently resolve project- and supplier-related issues
• Responsible for some of the cross functional activities on the Commodity
• Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues & mitigate proactively
• Consolidation of commodity needs , inputs & building strong data base
• Apply the Alstom procurement process, and provide return on experience.

Profile:

• Business school or Engineering degree (with MASTER in purchasing is PLUS)
• minimum 4 years sourcing experience as a buyer

Behavioural and Technical Skills / Competencies

• Experience or understanding of strategic sourcing processes and supplier management
• Familiarity with project management and contract negotiations
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems
• Negotiations skills on price and contractual clauses
• Fluent in English & international background
• Willingness & curiosity to learn

Job Location / Mobility

On Site / High travel frequency.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.