ALSTOM
Full Job Description
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
Buyer – Energy
The Railway industry today is characterized by both a strong and sustained growth across the world. The trends that drive this are well known: environmental challenges, population growth, urbanization and increasing demands for mobility. Today we offer our customers solutions that feature a seamless blend of diverse technologies, ensuring optimal interfaces, along with flexible implementation and real synergy in innovation. We have exciting opportunities for a Buyer – Enegry within Alstom Ubunye.
This position is based in Gauteng at our premises in Nigel.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Buyer – Energy
HIERARCHIC DIRECTOR
Sourcing Manager
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER
Sourcing Manager
Interfaces: The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Integrated in the electrical and propulsion group, the Buyer – Energy will deploy commodities strategy of its perimeter and ensure project executions are in line with QCDTED (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technical and Economic Development) objectives. Energy scope comprises of the following types of equipment: Cables, power supply, contacts, relays, diodes and resistors, electromagnets, HV boxes, switches, connectors, circut breakers and drivers desk etc.
Facilitate the sourcing activities in supplier selection, supplier performance management, risk management and to support securization of the project execution within budget
Localization to support local content targets agreed with customers
Required to pilot contractual relationships with suppliers
POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION –
MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:
Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site
May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e., Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Play in leading role in Sourcing Projects (RFx)
To execute day-to-day buying at a specific region and ensure that purchasing transactions are directed through the correct procure-to-pay channel (e.g., emergency order vs pre-sourced order).
Integrated in each domain team, the Buyer will deploy commodity strategy to serve local requirements while keeping in line with the Global Strategy at Central (ALSTOM)
The Buyer will also be required to manage the contractual relationship with suppliers
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand Energy, C-Class and Looming strategies including sourcing plans to support
Identify future supply and/or demand issues to ensure a proactive and effective response
Provide intelligence on potential or existing issues
Check accuracy of PR data
Where contracts are not in place, select suppliers by getting quotations or executing local tender process (with support from Commodity Leads and Commodity Managers)
Raise POs & contract agreements to selected suppliers, while ensuring 100% purchase order acknowledgement by suppliers
Assist supply chain to secure supplier On Time in Full performance
Ensure that supplier pricing is in line with the market indices and Inform relevant Commodity Manager/Analyst if there are discrepancies
Understand and keep up with macro-trends and regulations in the region and communicate findings with Commodity Managers/Analysts
Communicate supply and demand issues/changes with relevant Commodity Managers/Analysts
Ensure the KPI agreed between Sourcing Management and internal stakeholders are achieved as per SLA
Link local end users to sourcing actions to ensure new supply agreements are developed and implemented appropriately
KPIs:
Support Local Communities through identification of opportunities
Business Award (supplier selection) and Purchase Order placement on Time
First Article Inspection on Time (for components only)
Cost reduction vs. Budget (savings)
Local Content and Preferential Procurement (spend with SMEs, QSEs, BWOs and local-local suppliers) performances
Internal customer satisfaction
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent. BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or another business-related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc…).
Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
Solid working experience, with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred)
Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background
Fluent English
International mind-set
Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
Internal and external influencing skills
Pro-active, autonomous
Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
Negotiation Skills
Strategic vision
Ability to work independently
Willingness to travel
CLOSING DATE:
Interested candidates are invited to send their comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and ID to [email protected]. If you have not heard from us within 14 days from the closing date of this vacancy, please consider your application as unsuccessful
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.
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