Job
Description
Date 8 Jul 2025
Location: Bangalore, KA, IN
Company Alstom
Req ID:461137 We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges oftoday and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric busesand driverless trains, as well asinfrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us meansjoininga truly global community ofmore than70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Lead Buyer - Indirect Sourcing
JOB TITLE
Lead Buyer Indirect ProcurementBased in Bangalore, INDIA
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
Reporting hierarchically to the Indirect Sourcing Regional Commodity Manager SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES OF THE ROLE
Key Network & Links
He/she will be the primary contact within Alstom organization for all high value purchases in Industrial Equipments for India Sites / Export He/she will have to work closely within Alstom with
Specific domain knowledge of Sourcing Industrial Equipments, lifting equipments, Train handling, Fabrication tooling, jigs and fixture, COTS, Measuring equipments, Test benchs, High platforms and all related factory and depo capex Project and Site teams across India, Directors and Site MDs, Central HQ Sourcing Commodity Managers for DOA and sourcing approvals for high value procurements India Indirect Sourcing team membersObjectives Source & coordinate the spend under his/her scope of responsibility in line with Project requirements () Manage and exhibit various responsibilities related to sourcing of ME capex - ( Mechanical machineries, plant and equipment, weld fabrications, platforms, heavy lifting equipment, - mostly M&P) Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments including system and process improvements Optimize Total Cost of Ownership of purchases through planned strategies, consolidation of site requirements commercial negotiations and demand management skills ( specially for Capex purchases ) Ensure appropriate support to implement the sourcing strategy defined by the Commodity Manager Display expertise in cost model, benchmark, market trends related to respective Category spends and develop catalogue model purchasing for users ( via Ariba / ERP) Manage RFQ and Supplier selection process and contract management for respective sourcing requirement as per the company policies with upmost compliance and transparency. Demonstrate and encourage usage of E-Sourcing tools (e-RFx, e-Auctions, e-Contract Management, e-Procurement,) available in the organization platform Analyze risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan on given task at various level Align, manage, report and monitor all activities of purchases specially orders above > 100KE and support the strategies to animate commodity maturity / improvement plan Supports Indirect sourcing team and/or organization key initiatives and objectives (contribute and manage KPIs, TAT, project deliverables and customer satisfaction) Liaison and collaborate with indirect sourcing team to lead cross functional working groups to achieve enterprise goals and objectives. Leads continuous process improvement efforts that make P2P processes including sourcing and contracting more efficient. Day-to-Day responsibilities His/her daily activities (not limited to) will include Handle local RFPs for between preferred Partners and Challengers Contributes to and challenge local specification of needs Ensures purchasing execution - quality, cost, planning and delivery performance Develop locally a close network of internal and external stakeholders Bring innovation in supplier selection phase and support in execution Participate and Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves major issues and secures objectives achievement Apply Alstom Transport sourcing process on day to day task assigned Performs Site ( factory) meeting and status updates on periodic basis for better alignment. Promote Indirect Sourcing process within internal customer Participate to supplier performance evaluation Provide accurate and on time reporting in local and for central Ensure supplier quality assessment in collaboration with the IT department Ensure sourcing administration performance Ensure PR compliance and PO submission to providers on time. Make sure that suppliers selected are compliant with Alstom policies Generate savings and track them within sourcing tool Be recognized as a sourcing SPOC for Sourcing ( in Indirect Sourcing) PROFILE: To be considered for this role, the candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes
Educational Degree Bachelor/Master Degree in Engineering from premium institute Preferred along with Master of Business Administration or equivalence,Technical & Behavioral Competencies required for the role Strong analytical and negotiation skills Expertise on Industrial Equipments, lifting equipments, Train handling, Fabrication tooling, jigs and fixture, COTS, Measuring equipments, Test benchs, High platforms and all related factory and depo capex Good knowledge all IT tools verticals (End-user computing, IT infra and Applications) Good knowledge of Sourcing levers and processes (cost breakdown &TCO )from specifications to contracting Strong team player with good communication skills. Ability to bring healthy and productive influence and to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders. bring key recommendation for business award drive local projects in an international environment. Minimum 8+ years sourcing experience with an IT background , Preferably from ITES sector companies Strong knowledge of ERP (SAP) and MS office pack. Location - Bangalore
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