Global Lead Buyer D&IS, Rail & Infrastructure

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive reward package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Alstom in Midrand/Fourways seeks a Lead Buyer D&IS to deploy digital and integrated system strategies within infrastructure, signaling and services. You will pilot supplier relationships, drive regional procurement plans, and ensure alignment with global Alstom strategies while delivering cost reductions and risk management.

You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate multi-year contracts, and support tender processes, interfacing with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure

Qualifications

• Degree in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, IT or related field.
• 5-7 years procurement experience in rail/industrial sectors preferred.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and multi-year contracting.
• Exposure to tender processes and supplier risk management.
• Ability to work across complex organizations and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects (RFx) and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate complex contracts and lead make-or-buy decisions.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with global and local goals.
• Coordinate bids, supplier selection, and purchase orders.
• Monitor KPI targets, ensure on-time and full delivery, and manage risks.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing & RFx

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Purchasing/Finance/Economics/Accounting/Engineering/IT

Job description

Alstom in Midrand/Fourways seeks a Lead Buyer D&IS to deploy digital and integrated system strategies within infrastructure, signaling and services. You will pilot supplier relationships, drive regional procurement plans, and ensure alignment with global Alstom strategies while delivering cost reductions and risk management.

You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate multi-year contracts, and support tender processes, interfacing with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure