Operational Buyer - 416510

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

Join us as an Operational Buyer in Västerås, Sweden and you will be looking at a career-defining role!

As an Operational Buyer, you will be responsible of planning and purchasing materials and services resulting in a high level of service to production and/or end customers and at the same time contribute to improved costs, lead times and inventory optimization. You will closely work with commodity strategy and ensure project execution in line with objectives and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service Leader Support:

Consolidation of Customer Service Leader needs.
Conduct the Procure to Pay process.
Preparation and launch of RFQ/RFI with suppliers.
Create purchase orders in the ERP system against selected suppliers.
Ensure that materials are delivered on time.
Support the interaction between suppliers and Finance and drive improvement points within the process.
Negotiate agreements and conditions with suppliers.
Close collaboration with customer leader to secure short time to quote and on time delivery to end customer.
Work with continuous improvement and actively drive competence development in this area.
Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.
Apply the Alstom Sourcing process and provide return on experience.
Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.


Supplier Performance:
Monitor that suppliers' performance against QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).
Monitor supplier performance though OTIF as well as drive improvement actions based on defined KPIs.
Monitor and proactively work to identify any upcoming delivery problems and continuously update stakeholders of any future material shortages.
Actively participate in resolving any identified material shortages.


Vendor Management:
Ensure that selected suppliers are correctly set up in the system according to Alstom’s vendor management process.
Responsible for updating and maintaining supplier data in ERP system.
Manage specific supplier panel relationship.
Monitor day to day suppliers’ performance and issues.
Management of initial issues before escalation to line manage.
Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines.


Tools:
ERP: SAP GSI/BAAN
Vendor Management: Orchestra


Requirements
Graduated from Business School or Engineering School.
Fluent English and Swedish.
Experience from international business
At least 2 years of experience in procurement/logistics/supply chain or similar areas.
Experience on ERP systems, preferably SAP.


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.