Buyer

Alstom; Srikakulam; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life, medical, pension benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Alstom in Sri City, India, invites applications for a full-time Site Buyer for Indirect Sourcing. You will shape country-specific sourcing strategies for indirect categories and collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and project teams to drive cost savings and value for the business.

We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, 5–7 years in indirect procurement, plus proven supplier negotiation, supplier management, and familiarity with ARIBA/SAP/BASWARE and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and management.
• Knowledge of procurement software such as ARIBA, SAP, or BASWARE; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various indirect categories.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and benchmark pricing.
• Manage the procurement process from requisition to supplier selection.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and compliance.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor procurement metrics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a holistic procurement approach.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

International mindset

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

B.E. preferred

Herramientas

ARIBA

SAP

BASWARE

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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Date: 8 Oct 2026

Location: Sri City, IN

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 Site Buyer for Indirect Sourcing in Sricity we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and sourcing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a key role in developing and executing country-specific sourcing strategies for indirect categories, ensuring alignment with global commodity strategies. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (finance, legal, operations, project teams, and more), manage supplier relationships, and ensure effective procurement strategies that drive cost savings and support organizational objectives.

You’ll specifically take care of sourcing strategies for categories such as Real Estate, Office Interiors, Civil Construction, Production Consumables, MRO, and Capex items, but also focus on supplier management and process improvements.

We'll look to you for:

Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for various indirect categories.

Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and benchmark pricing.

Managing the procurement process from requisition to supplier selection.

Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and compliance.

Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitoring procurement performance metrics.

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to procurement.

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:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (B.E preferred).

Experience in indirect procurement or sourcing (5-7 years preferred).

Proven track record in supplier negotiation and management.

Knowledge of procurement software such as ARIBA, SAP, or BASWARE, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

A professional certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an added advantage.

Strong analytical skills for assessing market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills with an international mindset.

Proven leadership and ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

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:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.

Work with new security standards for rail signalling.

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

Contribute to innovative projects that have a tangible impact on the future of mobility.

Utilise our inclusive and agile 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 opportunities.

Progress towards leadership roles in procurement or other functions.

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.