Lead Buyer Indirect at Alstom

Purpose of the job: 

• Lead the development of and execution of category / commodity / domain management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities • In line with strategic objectives, lead the negotiations to select, appoint and steer a supply base that progresses the company objectives on quality, cost, delivery and innovation.
• Integrated in each category/domain team, the Lead Buyer will deploy commodities strategy defined for its perimeter.
• The Lead Buyer will manage the RFQ/supplier selection process and ensure the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements as well as ensuring that project execution is in line with Quality, Cost, Delivery and Economic Development objectives.
• The Lead Buyer will also be required to pilot the contractual relationship with suppliers.
• Leads sourcing of strategic commodities with the goal of achieving significant cost savings, year-on-year productivity improvement in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels. This includes formulating strategies for the Gibela’s strategic commodities, from anticipating and consolidating demand signals to procurement strategies for execution by the Procurement Operations function.
• Monitor the performance of cross-functional sourcing teams; execution of portfolio-based commodity strategies; and ensuring the overall sustainability of commodity-based initiatives in Gibela.
• Accountable for delivery of savings targets for a designated portfolio of commodities.

Responsibilities and objectives:

Supplier relationship:

• Identification of project and business needs.                                                                                                       
• Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using standard tools.
• Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers.
• Inputs provider/contributor for order placement.
• Ensure Quality, Cost, Delivery & Economic Development targets achieved, CONQ (Cost of Non Quality) & claims management.
• Lead supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery & Economic Development performance reviews.
• Management of initial issues before escalation to the Sourcing Manager.
• Respect Gibela code of ethics and guidelines.

Commodity support:

• Consolidation of commodity needs & inputs.
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration.
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.
• Apply the Gibela Sourcing process and provide return on experience.

Involvement in projects:

• Closely work with sourcing project representatives (internal customer).
• Ensure work package commitment respect.
• Ensure QCD & ED targets.
• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract creation, and contract management.
• Help to develop category strategies with relevant Sourcing Manager/Commodity Manager
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
• Adhere to budgetary constraints
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and potential partnership
• Drive supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance

Procurement activities:

• Place the purchase orders in SAP
• Creation of suppliers in the system

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent. BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, or another business-related field.
• Minimum 4/5 years of experience in Purchasing, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc…).
• Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.

Profile

• Interest in technical field
• Live Gibela values
• Strong negotiation skills (contacts with suppliers)
• Communication and leadership skills
• Adaptability, agility and conciseness 
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Communication skills & Team spirit
• Ability to challenge
• Results oriented
• Rigorous and structured
• International mindset
• Fluent in English

CLOSING DATE: 31st, March 2022