Global Rail Metals Buyer & Sourcing Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Nigel (Gauteng) seeks a seasoned Procurement professional to lead regional buying and supplier management, aligning with global strategies. You will drive RFx events, manage contracts, and ensure POs are issued and acknowledged while supporting local content targets and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a complex organization with international exposure. Willingness to travel is expected.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in Procurement.
• Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
• Solid sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing/rail/auto preferred).
• International mindset and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day buying in the Nigel region and ensure procure-to-pay is followed.
• Drive RFx activities and local tender processes.
• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers and ensure PO acknowledgment.
• Support local content targets and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Global ALSTOM strategy.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

National Diploma in Purchasing

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Alstom in Nigel (Gauteng) seeks a seasoned Procurement professional to lead regional buying and supplier management, aligning with global strategies. You will drive RFx events, manage contracts, and ensure POs are issued and acknowledged while supporting local content targets and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a complex organization with international exposure. Willingness to travel is expected.