Indirect Buyer

Alstom • Plattsburgh, NY

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 hybrid Indirect Buyer in Plattsburgh, NY we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and sourcing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and results-driven teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping supplier relationships and driving procurement excellence to support Alstom's operations and projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Finance, Legal, Risk Management, and Quality Teams), manage supplier selection processes, negotiate contracts, and much more. We’ll look to you for:

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Business (Procurement – desired)
• Experience in sourcing processes, including contract management, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Familiarity with end-to-end procurement processes, from supplier onboarding through invoice approval
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Rigorous and structured approach to tasks
• International mindset and adaptability to diverse environments

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Setting up full supplier selection processes
• Negotiating financial terms and conditions with current and new suppliers
• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation with suppliers
• Initiating and managing end-to-end Business Award processes for purchases
• Supporting and deploying commodity strategies, including consolidating needs and inputs
• Participating actively in commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Ensuring effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem-solving
• Representing commodities towards projects, platforms, and solutions
• Performing and following up on daily Purchase Order (PO) creation, verification, and signature as necessary.

Benefits

• Work with global supplier panels and diverse internal stakeholders to drive procurement excellence
• Progress towards becoming a strategic sourcing expert with a focus on ethical conduct, innovation, and supplier relationship management
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees