Depot Buyer Indirect

Alstom
Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
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Job Description

PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB:

  • Set up full supplier selection process, create supplier Contract and manage Contract execution
  • Deploy commodities strategy
  • Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives
  • Support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)
  • May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
  • Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Procurement Strategies.

NETWORK & LINKS

INTERNAL:

  • Global Procurement
  • Regional Procurement
  • Platform & Project teams
  • Supplier Quality
  • Supply Chain
  • Legal
  • Finance
  • Engineering
  • Services

EXTERNAL:

  • Suppliers

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up full supplier selection process, create supplier Contract and manage Contract execution
  • Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers
  • Lead project negotiation
  • Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
  • Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
  • Prepare Business Award
  • Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
  • Manage Contracting activities
  • Manage Supplier Contract execution and coordinate project with all métiers
  • Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project

Support commodity strategy

  • Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs
  • Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
  • Provide imputes to build differentiation
  • Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
  • Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
  • Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
  • Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.

Build Supplier relationship

  • Support global supplier panel relationship
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
  • Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team
  • Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan
  • Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager
  • Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations
  • Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines

Performance measurements:

  • Savings P&L and Cost to Complete
  • Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery
  • Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Purchasing Degree or Equivalent

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

  • Sourcing professional background (3-5 years)
  • Contract management & legal awareness
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment
  • Communication skills & Team spirit
  • Ability to challenge
  • Results oriented
  • Rigorous and structured
  • International mindset
  • Fluent in English

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Alstom's own site before 12 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGauteng
CategoryDriving & Transport
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date12 December 2026
Alstom
Gauteng

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