Global Sourcing Lead: RFQ to Supplier Award

Alstom; France; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for global mobility projects. You will drive RFQ processes from initiation to supplier award, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

The role requires a business or engineering background and a minimum four years in sourcing, with fluency in English and readiness for high travel. On-site with global impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with project management and contract negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate across multicultural teams and geographies.
• Analytical approach to solving complex procurement problems.
• Fluent in English and international experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project from RFQ to pre-serial delivery phase.
• Prepare and launch RFQs to suppliers as per commodity strategy.
• Lead project from RFQ to supplier award with sound contractual & commercial negotiation.
• 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.
• Drive negotiations during tender phases to secure best commitments.
• Lead Planning & Savings reviews based on project/bid 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

Project management

Multicultural teamwork

Analytical mindset

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Master in purchasing (PLUS)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alstom is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for global mobility projects. You will drive RFQ processes from initiation to supplier award, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

The role requires a business or engineering background and a minimum four years in sourcing, with fluency in English and readiness for high travel. On-site with global impact.