Global Project Procurement Leader

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in South Africa seeks a Procurement Lead to define and implement project procurement strategies with a focus on QCD commitments. You will coordinate buyers, liaise with Legal, and drive contract creation and execution across subsystems and components.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, strong MS Office skills, and experience in sourcing and supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or rail sectors. A national diploma is essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of procurement experience.
• Background in sourcing, supply chain or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing/rail industries is preferred.
• Solid MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Project Procurement Strategy in full respect of QCD commitments.
• Define Project Procurement strategy with the PPLD, based on the Product Procurement strategy.
• Ensure procurement strategy is shared and applied by procurement teams and SSMs.
• Collaborate with Legal to publish project-specific requirements (RFQ letters, contracts).
• Coordinate procurement activities, report performance and efficiency across the project.
• Organize procurement launch meetings with PM, SSMs and procurement teams.
• Monitor progress and agree corrective actions with SSMs and suppliers.
• Oversee contract creation and execution activities.
• Ensure localization and financial conditions are respected.
• Escalate issues and propose corrective measures to protect project interests.
• Report QCD performance for subsystems and components.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Communication skills

Team spirit

Agile

International mindset

Education

National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent

BS/BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Alstom in South Africa seeks a Procurement Lead to define and implement project procurement strategies with a focus on QCD commitments. You will coordinate buyers, liaise with Legal, and drive contract creation and execution across subsystems and components.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, strong MS Office skills, and experience in sourcing and supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or rail sectors. A national diploma is essential.