Senior Project Procurement Manager

Alstom; Riyadh; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager to join our team in Riyadh. You'll play a critical role in managing procurement processes, ensuring they align with project goals, while leading negotiations and fostering supplier relationships. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the rail industry, helping us promote greener and smarter mobility. Join a diverse team and be part of a culture that values passion and collaboration as we shape the future of transport.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project procurement processes and strategies.
• Familiarity with supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with project requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while adhering to procurement policies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Engineering

Tools

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, more than 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 onsite Senior Project Procurement Manager in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and driven teammates.

You'll ensure that procurement contributes effectively to the success of project and sub-system objectives while aligning with platform procurement goals. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Sub-System Management, and Platform Procurement), ensure alignment with procurement strategies, and much more."

We’ll look to you for :

Ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with project requirements. ,

Managing supplier relationships to meet project timelines and quality standards. ,

Driving cost optimization initiatives while maintaining compliance with procurement policies. ,

Collaborating with Sub-System Managers to address specific procurement needs. ,

Supporting the Project Manager in achieving 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 to secure favorable terms and conditions. ,

Providing accurate and timely reporting on procurement performance metrics. ,

Continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency."

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 :

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. ,

Experience or understanding of project procurement processes and strategies. ,

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. ,

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. ,

Leadership and team collaboration skills. ,

Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

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 :

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

Progress towards becoming a key driver in achieving project and platform procurement objectives while enhancing your leadership and negotiation skills ,

Work with a diverse network of suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic procurement solutions ,

Contribute to innovative projects

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.

Job Type : Experienced

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