GPCC Direct Procurement Specialist

ALSTOM Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bengaluru is seeking a procurement expert with over 10 years of experience to manage end-to-end procurement support. Responsibilities include negotiating competitive pricing, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with Alstom's Code of Ethics. A BE/B.Tech in Engineering is required. Candidates with knowledge of manufacturing processes and procurement tools like SAP will excel in this role, driving efficiency across projects and regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in direct procurement within the industry sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of commodities.
• Strong knowledge of raw material pricing trends and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Development of couplers and gangways across global projects.
• Negotiation to secure competitive pricing.
• Panel management and supplier relationship development.
• Purchase Order (PO) management, including Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) PO creation.
• Request for Quotation (RFQ) management, including preparation, analysis, and cost comparison.

Skills

Negotiation and vendor management skills

Knowledge of raw material pricing trends

Manufacturing processes

Experience with procurement tools such as SAP

Education

Engineering Degree (BE/B.Tech)

Job description

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN

Company: Alstom

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 and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a critical role in supporting sourcing activities across various projects and regions, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in procurement processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams across the business (engineering, project management, and supply chain), manage vendor relationships, and contribute to the development and delivery of innovative solutions.

You'll specifically take care of managing end-to-end procurement support for identified commodities, but also ensure compliance with internal controls and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Development of couplers and gangways across global projects
• Negotiation to secure competitive pricing
• Panel management and supplier relationship development
• Business awards and tender support
• Purchase Order (PO) management, including Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) PO creation
• Vendor certifications follow-up for new suppliers
• First delivery follow-up for materials, including First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Costed Bill of Materials (BOM) reporting and cost analysis
• Request for Quotation (RFQ) management, including preparation, analysis, and cost comparison
• Ensuring compliance with Alstom's Code of Ethics and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct

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:

• Engineering Degree (BE/B.Tech)
• 10+ years of experience in direct procurement within the industry sector
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes
• Comprehensive understanding of commodities
• Strong knowledge of raw material pricing trends and machinery
• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

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!