Lead Buyer D&IS (GT)

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

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Lead Buyer D&IS (GT)

Company: Alstom

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.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE :

Integrated in the procurement team, theLead Buyer will deploy

Digital and integrated system strategy of its perimeter (infrastructure, signaling, Telecom))and ensure project executions are in line with QCD objectives.

• Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION –

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

• Locatedin Midrand / Fourways
• May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
• Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Procurement Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

WE’LL LOOK TO YOU TO:

• Support hierarchical manager in leading & managing own scope of work
• Play in leading role in Sourcing Projects (RFx)
• Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, for multi-year contracting
• Support other Buyers in strategic Procurement initiatives, interface with Services Buyers organization
• Lead Make or Buy Procurement contribution for own scope
• To execute day-to-day buying at a specific region and ensure that purchasing transactions are directed through the correct procure-to-pay channel (e.g., emergency order vs pre-sourced order).
• Integrated in each domain team, the Lead Buyer will deploy commodity strategy to serve local requirements while keeping in line with the Global Strategy at Central (ALSTOM)
• Strong contractual management of suppliers from pre-selection award negotiation of contracts to performance management during execution of awarded scope/ activities, including claims activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand D&IS specific domain strategies through liaison with Commodity Manager/ Lead
• Implement Procurement plans to support execution of D&IS strategies, with customer specific requirements fulfilled
• Support local bids/ tenders for D&IS opportunities through AMECA Tender Procurement team as needed
• Coordinate supply chain obsolescence risk management with Project team
• Be the custodian of the Supplier Risk Management for own scope
• Identify future supply and/or demand issues to ensure a proactive and effective response
• Provide intelligence on potential or existing issues
• Check accuracy of Purchase Request data
• Where contracts are not in place, select suppliers by getting quotations or executing local tender process (with support from Commodity Leads and Commodity Managers)
• Raise POs & contract agreements to selected suppliers
• Track the orders and report on the order status
• Assist supply chain to secure supplier On Time In Full performance
• Ensure that supplier pricing is inline with the market indices and Inform relevant Commodity Manager/Analyst if there are discrepancies
• Understand and keep up with macro-trends and regulations in the region and communicate findings with Commodity Managers/Analysts
• Communicate supply and demand issues/changes with relevant Commodity Managers/Analysts
• Ensure the KPI agreed between Sourcing Management and internal stakeholders are achieved as per SLA
• Link local end users to sourcing actions to ensure new supply agreements are developed and implemented appropriately
• Proactively manage operational risks and challenges stemming from regions
• KPIs:
• Support Township Development through identification of opportunities
• Business Award (supplier selection) and Purchase Order placement on Time
• First Article Inspection on Time (for components only)
• Cost reduction vs. Budget (savings)
• Local Content and Preferential Procurement (spend with SMEs, QSEs, BWOs and local-local suppliers) performances
• Internal customer satisfaction

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 :

• Degree in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc…).
• Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
• Solid working experience, with Procurement/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred), with at least 3 years in management
• Previous work experience in rail infrastructure projects would be advantageous
• Purchasing professional background and/orQuality /supply chain/technical background
• International mind-set
• Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic vision
• Ability to work independently

WORK EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

• International mind-set
• Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic vision
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

THINGS YOU’LL ENJOY

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can growand develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

YOU’LL ALSO:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and
• potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

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.