Commodity Buyer

Alstom; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Railroad Retirement Benefit Program

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Commodity Buyer in Baltimore, MD to drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence. You will own complex challenges and collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure reliable supply chains for rail mobility.

The role emphasizes developing sourcing strategies, risk mitigation, and leadership within cross-functional teams, with a focus on delivering cost-efficient solutions in a global mobility context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in commodity buying or strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost modeling

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Commodity Buyer in Baltimore, MD

Req ID:530460

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

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Commodity Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence, collaborating with dedicated teams to deliver innovative solutions that power the future of rail mobility. As a professional and team manager, you will own complex challenges and contribute to a legacy of reliability and progress.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Develop scalable sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Ensure reliability in supply chain processes, mitigating risks and maintaining continuity
• Champion innovation by identifying and integrating new suppliers and technologies
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across procurement and business units

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in commodity buying or strategic sourcing
• Proficiency in procurement systems, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strong understanding of market analysis, cost modeling, and risk mitigation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of sourcing projects aligned with strategic goals
• Effective collaboration and leadership within cross-functional teams
• Reduction in supply chain defects and increased operational efficiency

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced procurement technologies and a forward-thinking vision
• Make a global impact from our Baltimore office, connecting communities
• Advance your career through continuous learning and development
• Perks and Benefits:
  • This work location participates in Railroad Retirement Benefit Program and participation in this program is mandatory
• Salary Range: 115K-125K

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

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.