Project Buyer

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

In short

Alstom is seeking a full-time Project Buyer in Toronto, ON, to develop and implement procurement strategies, manage tender activities, and optimize cost productivity. The role involves leading supplier negotiations, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring QCDP commitments are met. A Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing or a related field is required, along with strong procurement process knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities during the tender phase, ensuring adherence to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (QCDP) commitments.
Lead supplier engagement and negotiation of pre-bid agreements when they create a competitive advantage for the project.
Collaborate with Engineering teams to support 'Design-to-Cost' initiatives.
Compile, validate, and update procurement cost commitments for tender submissions, including supplier quotation analysis, firming, and risk assessment.
Prepare accurate, competitive, and timely tender cost packages, ensuring alignment with internal procurement strategies and market conditions.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and contractual requirements during tender activities.
Coordinate with Quality and Project Teams to confirm supplier readiness.
Set up the full supplier selection process, creating supplier contracts, and managing contract execution.
Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation with suppliers.
Lead project negotiations.
Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development).
Ensure work package sheet commitment respect.
Prepare Business Awards.
Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Manage contracting activities and supplier contract execution while coordinating projects with all métiers.
Ensure on-time delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of the project.
Support commodity strategy and consolidate commodity needs and inputs.
Participate actively in commodity strategy and panel elaboration.
Provide inputs to build differentiation.
Support the Commodity Manager during the tender phase.
Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms, and solutions.
Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem-solving.
Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide Return of Experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing or a related field.
Proven experience and understanding of procurement processes.
Strong knowledge of electronics and N&T materials and equipment, SCADA, metallic parts, and electro-mechanical systems.
Familiarity with Excel.
Office Presence: This role requires an on-site presence of four (4) days per week.

Desired Qualifications

Previous Alstom experience will be considered an asset.
A second language is preferred.

Benefits

Stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
Work within the GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Utilise our inclusive and 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 opportunities such as Procurement Project Manager or Commodity Manager roles.
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Skills

ProcurementExcel

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About Alstom

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