Buyer with German/English

Through the diversity and complexity of its projects, Alstom is a very attractive employer for the young generations of Romanian specialists, giving them a unique chance to professionally grow in an international environment with access to worldwide knowledge and capabilities.

Business, Economics Degree or similar;
Work experience in Procurement and Project(s);
Negotiation/Influencing skills, Analytical skills, Process-oriented mind-set, Technical abilities, Very Good Communication and presentation skills;
Proficiency in written and spoken English and/or German

Create of Purchase Orders and Schedule Agreements
Align with the suppliers on the orders for ensuring best price and needed delivery term
Price/Contract alignments with Commodity Management/Suppliers. (Offer for PO, Extension of Contracts, Escalation of topics (e.g. Critical Components)
Ensuring Order Acknowledgments; ensuring On Time Delivery
Maintain a strong relationship with the stakeholders (Commodity Management, Regional Management, site of production and suppliers)
Ensure the blocked invoices and Critical payments are being solved when needed
Weekly reporting on KPI’s including actions and mitigations
Contract/Alignments with Suppliers in case of differences (Confirmation/Deliveries). Alignments via phone/e-mail in case of differences between Confirmation and PO. Escalation to Commodity
Management in cases of disagreements
Develop professionalism by learning business practices in Procurement
Develop working knowledge on processes and tools
Develop ownership skills because of the impact of the role
Sharing best practices with peers from other production sites across the German region
Manage various tools which give a technical complexity
Resolve issues related to Purchase Orders (1st level of escalation)

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?