Procurement Director

Req  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.

Responsibilities Manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending

Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies

Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure

Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals

Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes

Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers

Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques

Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Procurement Manager Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software

Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement

Strong project management and leadership skills

Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data Solid judgement with ability to make good decisionsBSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

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.