Direct Buyer - Bursa

Alstom; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport solutions is seeking a Direct Buyer at their Bursa site. You will oversee the supplier selection process, ensure project alignment with quality and cost objectives, and develop supplier relationships. Successful candidates will have a master's degree and sourcing experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Purchasing background desirable.
• 0-5 years sourcing experience needed.
• Skills in communication, teamwork, and international mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up supplier selection processes and lead negotiations.
• Monitor project quality and ensure timely delivery.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage performance.

Skills

Communication

Team Spirit

Results-Oriented

Rigorous

Structured Approach

International Mindset

Fluent in English

Education

Engineering or Business School master's degree

Master in Purchasing

Job description

Req ID: 456138

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.

As a Direct Buyer at Bursa site, you will be responsible for setting up the full supplier selection process, deploying commodity strategies. You will also ensure project execution aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives, and support supplier panel relationships (supplier workload, negotiations, specific agreements).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up full supplier selection process
• Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation with suppliers
• Lead project negotiations
• Monitor procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitments are respected
• Prepare Business Award documentation
• Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Coordinate projects across all departments
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality, especially during project ramp-up phases

Support Commodity Strategy

• Consolidate commodity needs and inputs
• Participate actively in commodity strategy and panel development
• Provide input to build differentiation
• Support the Commodity Manager during tender phases
• Represent commodities in projects, platforms, and solutions
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem-solving
• Apply Alstom Procurement processes and share experiences

Build Supplier Relationships

• Support global supplier panel relationships
• Manage specific supplier panel relationships (negotiation, agreements, local QCDT performance)
• Measure supplier performance and develop them in coordination with the Quality Team
• Assess risky suppliers and manage mitigation plans
• Address issues before escalation
• Monitor CSR engagements and deviations
• Respect Alstom's code of ethics and guidelines

Performance Metrics

• Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
• Non-conformities and on-time delivery
• Supplier compliance status rate within panels

Required Competencies

Educational Requirements

• Engineering or Business School master's degree (mandatory)
• Master in Purchasing (desirable)

Experience

• 0-5 years of sourcing professional experience (mandatory)

Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Strong communication and team spirit
• Ability to challenge and results-oriented
• Rigorous and structured approach
• International mindset
• Fluent in English

Join us and be part of a team that’s proud to connect cities and create sustainable mobility solutions. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all.

Job Type: Experienced