Lead Buyer – Subsystems

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Lead Buyer – Subsystems in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive purchasing and supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and goal-oriented teammates.

You’ll drive supplier scouting and development within the India and APAC region. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Sourcing, Engineering, Supply Chain), implement commodities strategies, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of leading supplier QCDT performance reviews and promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics, but also be responsible for operational sourcing and negotiation.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and implementing commodity strategies
• Managing supplier performance in alignment with QCDT and legal expectations
• Executing operational sourcing responsibilities, including negotiations and cross-site bundling
• Driving the roadmap in collaboration with the Global Commodity Team
• Leading the saving plan by leveraging Design to Cost, LCC, and volume strategies
• Ensuring global QCDT targets achievement and managing CONQ & claims for suppliers

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 Engineering or an MBA
• Experience or understanding of purchasing and supply chain functions
• Knowledge of technical, quality and commercial topics
• Familiarity with the India and APAC region markets
• A specialization in Purchasing & Supply Chain will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven negotiation and strategic vision capabilities

Things you’ll enjoy

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

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles in sourcing and procurement
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

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