Buyer, Sub-system

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing

In short

Alstom is seeking a Buyer, Sub-system in Shanghai to manage commodity and supplier strategies, focusing on supplier development and scouting. The role involves managing the RFQ process, ensuring technical clarifications, and performing cost analysis to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of direct sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the commodity/supplier strategy to fulfill the requirement of Transport global supplier panel and development roadmap.
Drive supplier development by initiating and enhancing business with identified and homologated suppliers.
Conduct scouting for new suppliers and perform regional marketing investigations.
Follow the standard sourcing process using relevant methods and tools.
Manage the RFQ process from release to business award, contract signing, project execution, and warranty expiration.
Ensure technical clarifications between suppliers and technical experts during the RFQ stage.
Ensure product development technical clarifications during the PO execution period.
Perform strong cost analysis (TCO) during the tender phase.
Implement continuous improvement plans, taking responsibility for QCD on orders placed in China.
Coordinate with stakeholders such as quality and project teams to secure the overall sourcing plan.
Collaborate with European Site buyers for LCC projects, RFQ, PO, FAI, mass production, and payment follow-up.
Communicate weekly with Central CM for project follow-up and new project introductions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Above 5 years’ experience of sourcing development for direct sourcing.
Good negotiating skills.
Good project management skills.
Good supplier management skills.
Strong drive and initiative to continuously promote global sourcing and cost improvement.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
Good English and Mandarin communication skill is a must.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering degree.
Above 3 years experience of sourcing development of metal material or previous supplier development and management.
French speaker would be a plus.
Have a good team work spirit and work under pressure.

Benefits

Able to travel frequently.
Opportunity to work in a global business with a celebration of diversity.
Inclusive workplace.
Pride in contributing to greener and smarter mobility.

Skills

Project ManagementSupplier ManagementNegotiationCost AnalysisTCOEnglishMandarinFrench

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