Buyer - FTC (Midrand) at Alstom

DESCRIPTION

At Alstom, our ambition is to be a global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age. Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employee 150 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.

Bombela Maintenance is looking to recruit 1 x Buyer.

The main purpose of this role is Sourcing for local/central, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering and Infrastructure.

This role will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg. 

YOUR ROLE:

• Deploy commodities strategy
• Ensure project execution in line with QCD objectives
• Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers for his/her scope
• Identification of project and business needs
• Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
• Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers
• Setup contracts with suppliers based on agreed prices, leadtimes and labour rates
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel élaboration
• Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc…)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Business school or relevant qualification in purchasing
• Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing
• Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of teams)
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Complexity management skills
• MS Office