Project Procurement Specialist

Alstom; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bursa is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing strategies for major rail projects, define procurement plans, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a degree in business or engineering, fluency in Turkish and English, and at least five years in direct procurement within production or infrastructure settings; SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.
• Experience in direct procurement within project, engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure environments (≥5 years).
• Experience managing direct procurement categories: metallic components, cubicles, connectors, cables, fasteners, copper tubes, relays.
• Experience RFQs, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and relationships.
• Exposure to brownfield environments is advantageous.
• Understanding of supplier quality assurance, cost breakdown analysis, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to work under pressure and meet timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for major rail projects and explore localisation opportunities for components.
• Define and implement procurement strategies for assigned projects.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance; ensure quality and delivery compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project goals and milestones.
• Ensure reliability in the supply chain through proactive risk management and supplier audits.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Turkish & English fluency

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Procurement tools

Job description

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Project Procurement Specialist

Location: Bursa, 16, TR

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We'remore than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros,trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead sourcing strategies that ensure scalability and cost optimization across a major rail projects. Also considering the opportunities for localisation of certain parts such as insulation, ceiling, cabling, trim/interior parts, metallic components etc.
• Defining and implementing procurement strategies for assigned projects
• Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with quality and delivery requirements
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project goals and milestones
• Ensure reliability in the supply chain through proactive risk management and supplier audits

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in SAP and procurement tools
• Experience in direct procurement within a project, engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environment at least 5 years
• Experience managing direct procurement categories; within this role, key categories will include metallic components, cubicles, connectors, cables, fasteners, copper tubes and relays
• Experience managing RFQs, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Exposure to a brownfield environment would be advantageous
• Understanding of supplier quality assurance, cost breakdown analysis and contract management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the resilience to work under pressure and meet demanding project timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in Turkish and English

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to global sustainability initiatives while ensuring top safety standards.
• Grow in a multinational environment that values continuous learning and accountability.
• Access opportunities for professional development in a city with dynamic infrastructure projects like Türkiye

Here, progress isn't always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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.