Buyer

Alstom; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Boksburg is seeking a full-time Buyer to manage end-to-end supplier selection, negotiations, and contracts. You will collaborate with Global Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance to ensure on-time delivery and quality across projects.

The role emphasizes developing supplier relationships, leading RFQ processes, and contributing to strategic commodity initiatives. English fluency and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing and/or buying roles.
• Experience in contract management and legal awareness.
• Proficiency in advanced MS Office tools and ERP systems.
• Strong supplier engagement, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.
• Fluency in English; international mindset is a plus.
• Experience in supplier site visits, supplier development, or project procurement follow-up is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation with suppliers.
• Lead project negotiations and prepare Business Awards.
• Monitor procurement project Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time (QCDT) and legal project evolution.
• Manage supplier contract execution and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality, particularly during ramp-up phases.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships through proactive engagement and site visits.
• Support commodity strategy development and align with global supplier panels.
• Promote Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhere to ethical conduct.

Skills

Supplier engagement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

ERP systems

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

Supply Chain/Procurement/Business Admin/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Req ID: 527908

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.

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.

Could you be the full-time Buyer in Boksburg we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the successful procurement and supplier management for our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Global Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and more), lead supplier negotiations, ensure on-time delivery and quality, and manage contract execution.

You’ll specifically take care of setting up and managing the full supplier selection process, but also developing strong supplier relationships and contributing to strategic commodity initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers
• Leading project negotiations and preparing Business Awards
• Monitoring procurement project Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time (QCDT) and legal project evolution
• Managing supplier contract execution and coordinating cross-functional project teams
• Ensuring on-time delivery and quality, particularly during ramp-up phases
• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships through proactive engagement and regular site visits
• Supporting commodity strategy development and aligning with global supplier panels
• Promoting Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct

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.

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing and/or buying roles
• Experience in contract management and legal awareness
• Proficiency in advanced MS Office tools and ERP systems
• Strong supplier engagement, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a matrix and project-driven environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites as required
• Fluency in English; an international mindset is a plus
• Experience in supplier site visits, supplier development, or project procurement follow-up is desirable

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:

• 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 flexible 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 roles such as Commodity Manager or Procurement Lead
• 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.

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.