Commodity Leader – Coupler & Gangways

Job Description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide  
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Strong involvement and implementation of platform strategy for the commodity (Product agreement negotiation)
Manage global supplier panel relationship with assigned supplier (FA, Partnership, QBR) 
Responsible for commodity Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) and legal supplier performance management
Operational procurement responsibility on negotiation, cross sites/businesses bundling
Animate Saving Plan, Co2 reduction 
Responsible of some cross functional activities on the Commodity
Commodity Animation with site team + platfrom team 

 
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure: Global organization 
Reports directly to: Commodity Manager Coupler & Gangways
 
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  
Support commodity management

Represent commodity
Consolidate commodity needs, inputs
Build and propose differentiation for AT through supplier innovation
Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
Define a strategy for specific segment according to delegation
Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.
Build Procurement Tender commitment and Project management

 
Monitor site Buyer activity on specific segment

Has an operational procurement responsibility on negotiation, cross sites/PLs bundling
Lead Saving Plan by leveraging Design to Cost, LCC, Volumes … (All savings levers)

Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Performance measurements

Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
Non-Conformities Report and On Time Delivery
FAI on time
Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate 

 
 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Mandatory: Engineering or Business School master degree
Desirable: Master in Purchasing

Experience 

Mandatory: Minimum 8 years experiance
Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing
curiosity /capacity to understand Technical specificity and market knowledge of the commodity 

 
Competencies & Skills Describe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)

Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
Team work
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Communication skills
Results oriented
Negotiation and strategic vision
Fluent in English with international mindset

 Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  
 
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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Saint-Ouen, FR