Strategic Buyer: Local Sourcing & Contracts

Alstom; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in South Africa is seeking a Buyer C-Class to integrate into the electrical and propulsion group, deploying commodity strategies and ensuring projects meet QCDTED objectives. Based at Nigel (Ekurhuleni), you will coordinate local sourcing, supplier selection, and risk management to support project execution within budget.

You will lead RFx sourcing projects, manage day-to-day purchasing in the region, and maintain 100% PO acknowledgement while aligning with global strategy.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent BS/BA in Purchasing/Finance/Engineering/IT.
• Minimum 3–5 years procurement or related industry experience.
• Procurement, quality, supply chain background.
• Manufacturing/rail/automotive experience preferred.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel.
• International mindset and strong communication.
• Independent, proactive and autonomous in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects (RFx) and supplier selection.
• Execute day-to-day purchasing in the region and route through P2P channels.
• Deploy commodity strategy locally while aligning with global Central (ALSTOM) strategy.
• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers.
• Support local content targets and ensure timely compliance with SLAs.
• Communicate supply/demand issues and drive supplier performance improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation skills

Communication

International mindset

Proactive

Autonomous

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

National Diploma in Purchasing

Equivalent BS/BA in Purchasing/Finance/Engineering

Job description

Alstom in South Africa is seeking a Buyer C-Class to integrate into the electrical and propulsion group, deploying commodity strategies and ensuring projects meet QCDTED objectives. Based at Nigel (Ekurhuleni), you will coordinate local sourcing, supplier selection, and risk management to support project execution within budget.

You will lead RFx sourcing projects, manage day-to-day purchasing in the region, and maintain 100% PO acknowledgement while aligning with global strategy.