Arbetsbeskrivning

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Buyer in Vasteras, SE we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your well-honed procurement and negotiation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside sociable, flexible, and results-driven teammates. You'll manage a critical portfolio of requisitions and make a significant impact by securing the best negotiated offers from the right suppliers. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Sales, Customer Service Leaders, Project Procurement Managers), drive negotiations and secure rapid proposals, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Management of procurement activities for the Parts and Overhaul Business,
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• Running RFQs (Request for Quotations) and driving negotiations to secure the best offers swiftly,
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• Monitoring and following up on Purchase Request backlog in SAP,
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• Setting up Price Information Records in SAP based on negotiations,
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• Monitoring day-to-day supplier performances and resolving initial issues before escalation,
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• Organizing Business award/Go-RFQ launch meetings with key stakeholders,
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• Understanding and applying the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in purchasing, engineering, project management, finance, or business administration. A master's degree is desirable.,
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• Experience or understanding of procurement and/or project management.,
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• Knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) principles.,
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• Familiarity with SAP and procurement processes.,
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• Fluent in English; proficiency in Swedish is also preferred.,
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
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• Work with a diverse range of suppliers to secure the most advantageous deals,
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• Progress towards becoming a strategic player in procurement and sourcing excellence,
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• Utilise our dynamic working environment,
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• Contribute to innovative projects,
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• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
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• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
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• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.