Sourcing Continuous Improvement Specialist at Alstom

Purpose of the Job:

• The SCIS is in charge of implementation of Gibela Sourcing Instructions at site level, and to customize processes to suit project/ local specific requirements where needed.
• Support Procure to Pay Improvement project.

Responsibilities
PROCESS

• Is in charge of new process deployment and customize the processes to Gibela needs when applicable for Continuous Improvement
• Is in charge of the preparation of all Sourcing Internal and external audits (i.e. APSYS, ICQ, AFNO etc..) and to follow up all action plans until completion
• Define, deploy the sourcing training plan and organize the training sessions
• Conduct the Sourcing induction plan with new comers
• Ensure data quality in the systems
• Facilitate sourcing compliance
• Drive sourcing performance through KPI & visual management
• Present the Monthly Procurement Dashboard and follow the associated action plan

TOOLS

• Ensure the good level of usage of the procurement tools
• Secure the monitoring of Action Plan and Problem Solving
• Ensures alignment with Gibela strategy, consistency with APSYS Roadmap, and proper integration in Gibela end to end processes
• Define and implement appropriate KPI's to monitor the Sourcing performance
• Accountable for Sourcing master data quality and regular update
• Manage the actions plan required to improve the performance usage rate of the Sourcing processes & tools
• Contribute and lead the change management following the Tools Project deployment (ERP SAP/GSI /ARIBA etc..)

WAY OF WORKING

• To train on Process & tools new comers and all the sourcing team for update and periodic refresh
• To promote initiatives and to escalate roadblocks to the Sourcing community to properly deploy best practices and Process & Tools
• To deploy & sustain Sourcing Visual Management
• To support the good use of all Tools with members of team in cooperation with cross functional stakeholders
• To solve operationally the issues encountered by the sourcing team in process and tools topics
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaboration with other cross functional interfaces on KPI of complete value chain

Measurement

• APSYS – Securement of targeted maturity for Sourcing at Site
• Visual Management – On time update of KPIs & Dashboards
• Audits support – On time closure of all Actions
• Vendor Management
• Sourcing maturing management
• Data/Records centralization and management

Educational Requirements

• Degree in procurement, supply chain, project management or other business related field

Technical Knowledge / Experience

• 5 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience in Procure to Pay platforms such as ARIBA & SAP
• Has an experience in standard Problem Solving approach
• Is able to use and understand databases analysis and reports
• Previous experience in operational procurement activities is a benefit

Behavioural And Technical Skills / Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Accurate, organized, leadership to manage actions plan at Site level
• Reliable, autonomous, results and internal customer services oriented
• Ability to influence & convince procurement management
• Communication skills
• Ability to understand complex processes
• Comfortable with the understanding of the procurement tools
• Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations.

Job Location / Mobility :

• Dunnottar, Nigel

CLOSING DATE: 10 MAY 2023