Commodity Buyer - 217362

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us as a Commodity Buyer (m/f/d) and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Västerås, Stockholm or Motala.


Purpose of the Job

As a Commodity Buyer you will be responsible for deploying the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities and ensure project execution. You will manage the relationships and negotiations with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel and secure the supplier performance.

Your responsibilities will include:
Provide input for Commodity strategy
Be responsible for implementing the strategy through panel policy for assigned commodities, and accountable of the strategy deployment
Assess, evaluate and suggest reliable commodity suppliers
Manage relationships with the suppliers (negotiations, specific agreements, local supplier performances)
Create close connections with suppliers through providing quality work within the given timelines
Devise and implement strategies to encourage commodity quality
Provide inputs for purchasing performances and issues monitoring
Manage the initial issues before escalation to line managers
Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders
Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct


Key requirements:
Fluent in English and Swedish
Business School or Engineering School or Master in Purchasing
2 to 5 years of experience in the area of specialization
Strong negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Independent decision-making skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.