Project Procurement Manager ( fixed-term 24 months)

Alstom; Oslo; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Oslo is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to apply procurement expertise and ensure alignment with project objectives. The role involves managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, and supporting project milestones. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in purchasing or an equivalent, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. Join us for a dynamic and inclusive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in development

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Procurement and/or Project Management.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in English is a must; Scandinavian language proficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with project requirements.
• Manage complex supplier relationships and drive cost optimization.
• Monitor and mitigate procurement risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in purchasing or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

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.

Your mission

Take on a new challenge in Oslo and apply your procurement expertise for Alstom Digital and Integrated (D&IS) product line. As a Project Procurement Manager (PPM) you will work alongside collaborative and driven teammates to ensure procurement contributes effectively to the success of project objectives.

Your profile

You are result and data driven and enjoy working with cross functional teams. You are comfortable and able to adapt in a multicultural environment and respect deadlines and take ownership of your scope. You have a natural way of combining interpersonal skills and solving day to day project topics while aligning with global procurement strategy. PPM is able to act as a single point of contact of procurement within the project and with sub-system managers to define procurement strategy, supplier selection, DFQ gates governance, risk management including savings and opportunities.

Your main responsibilities

• Ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with project requirements
• Managing complex supplier relationships to meet project timelines and quality standards
• Driving cost optimization and design to cost activities within the project team and compliance with procurement policies
• Supporting Project Manager and Sub-system manager such as (Installation design, Project Engineering manager, Contract Manager, Finance Project Manager) to achieve procurement related project milestones
• Monitoring and mitigating procurement risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring adherence to Alstom’s ethical and sustainability standards in procurement activities
• Leading negotiations with suppliers on complex commodities and ensuring back to back customer conditions are cascaded to suppliers. Full compliance to Alstom golden rules on terms and conditions
• Close collaboration with Finance on the evolution of material cost and subcontracting over the horizon of the project. Continuously identifying and implementing ways of cost optimization and improvements to enhance procurement efficiency

Qualifications and Competencies

• Master’s degree in purchasing or equivalent (engineering, project management, Finance, Business Administration…)
• 5 years or more of relevant work experience in Procurement and/ or Project Management, Engineering
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiation
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and problem solving mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in English is a must and proficiency in a Scandinavian language is an asset
• Knowledge in SAP is desirable
• Railway signalling knowledge is desirable

Things you’ll enjoy

• 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
• Utilise our agile and inclusive 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
• Progress towards leadership and advanced procurement roles
• 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.