Project Buyer

Job summary

The Project Buyer will manage procurement activities during the tender phase, ensuring adherence to QCDP commitments and leading supplier negotiations. They will collaborate with engineering and project teams to implement procurement strategies and support design-to-cost initiatives.

Job details

Req ID:529292 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, more than 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 Buyer in Toronto we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your Procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside strong analytical and collaborative teammates. You'll develop and implement the Procurement strategy to ensure optimal cost productivity. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as Engineering, Project, Bid, and Technical Managers, to prepare tender Procurement commitments, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of collecting and formalizing Return of Experience on projects deployed in the region, but also challenging commodity buyers and managers to increase competitiveness and ensure convergence of commodity strategies with tender. We’ll look to you for: * Managing procurement activities during the tender phase, ensuring adherence to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (QCDP) commitments. * Leading supplier engagement and negotiation of pre-bid agreements when they create a competitive advantage for the project. * Collaborating with Engineering teams to support “Design-to-Cost” initiatives. * Compiling, validating, and updating procurement cost commitments for tender submissions, including supplier quotation analysis, firming, and risk assessment. * Preparing accurate, competitive, and timely tender cost packages, ensuring alignment with internal procurement strategies and market conditions. * Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and contractual requirements during tender activities. * Coordinating with Quality and Project Teams to confirm supplier readiness. * Setting up the full supplier selection process, creating supplier contracts, and managing contract execution. * Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers. * Leading project negotiations. * Monitoring Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development). * Ensuring work package sheet commitment respect. * Preparing Business Awards. * Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct. * Managing contracting activities and supplier contract execution while coordinating projects with all métiers. * Ensuring on-time delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of the project. * Supporting commodity strategy and consolidating commodity needs and inputs. * Participating actively in commodity strategy and panel elaboration. * Providing inputs to build differentiation. * Supporting the Commodity Manager during the tender phase. * Representing the commodities towards projects, platforms, and solutions. * Ensuring effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem-solving. * Applying the Alstom Procurement process and providing Return of Experience. 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: * Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing or a related field. * Proven experience and understanding of procurement processes. * Previous Alstom experience will be considered an asset. * Strong knowledge of electronics and N&T materials and equipment, SCADA, metallic parts, and electro-mechanical systems. * Familiarity with Excel. * A second language is preferred. * Office Presence: This role requires an on-site presence of four (4) days per week. The requirement may be adjusted based on project needs and business priorities. 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: * Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. * Work within the GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems, maintenance, and much more. * Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. * Contribute to innovative projects. * Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment. * Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. * Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. * Progress towards opportunities such as Procurement Project Manager or Commodity Manager roles. * Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Compensation The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 – $118,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role. Interview Process & Candidate Communication Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date. 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.

What you’ll do

The Project Buyer will manage procurement activities during the tender phase, ensuring adherence to QCDP commitments and leading supplier negotiations. They will collaborate with engineering and project teams to implement procurement strategies and support design-to-cost initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or a related field and have proven experience in procurement processes. Strong knowledge of electronics, N&T materials, and electro-mechanical systems is highly valued for this role.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Performance bonus
• Flexible working environment

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Supply chain management
• Tender management
• Cost analysis
• Design-to-cost
• Supplier engagement
• Contract management
• Risk assessment
• Excel
• Electronics
• SCADA
• Electro-mechanical systems
• Strategic sourcing
• Project management
• Project Management
• Communication
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Artificial Intelligence
• Risk Analysis
• Equities
• Teamwork
• New Product Development
• Telecommunications
• Project Coordination
• Digital Systems
• Purchasing
• Control Systems
• Electromechanics
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supplier Identification And Selection
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Transport Networks
• Procurement Strategy
• Quotations
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Job areas

• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Project Buyer
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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