Commodity Buyer - Aluminum

Job Title: Commodity Buyer

We are looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our Procurement team!

Responsibilities

• Understand the strategic stakes of the Aluminium Commodity
• Manage activities from Tender phase through to First Delivery
• Contribute to the deployment of the Aluminium Purchasing Strategy
• Participate in contractual and commercial negotiations with key suppliers
• Ensure flawless project execution aligned with QCDT objectives and DFQ milestones

Technical Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze commodity needs and inputs from sites and projects
• Actively contribute to the elaboration of the Aluminium Commodity strategy and supplier panel
• Represent the Aluminium Commodity within projects, platforms, and solution teams
• Apply the Alstom Transport Sourcing Process, ensuring compliance and proper documentation
• Monitor supplier performance (QCD), manage initial issues, and support continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment with QCDT targets and DFQ milestones across all sourcing activities
• Provide accurate return‑of‑experience (REX) to strengthen future tenders and sourcing decisions
• Prepare and manage RFQs using standard tools, ensuring technical requirements

Commercial Responsibilities

• Support the global supplier panel and manage specific suppliers within the Aluminium scope
• Lead negotiations during bidding and project phases
• Manage contractual and commercial discussions, including specific agreements when needed
• Contribute to building differentiation and competitive advantage through supplier strategy
• Monitor legal and commercial project evolution (FAI, Business Award, product development)
• Prepare Business Award documentation and lead sourcing work package commitmentsEnsure day‑to‑day follow‑up of suppliers to secure performance and mitigate commercial risks
• Track Aluminium Prices and prepare negotiations accordingly

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Work closely with the global Aluminium team of 6 buyers, ensuring collaboration across worldwide projects
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Project, Industrial, etc.) to secure successful project execution
• Support the Commodity Manager during tender phases and provide decision‑making inputs
• Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving with internal customers and escalating issues when required
• Ensure compliance with Alstom’s Transport Code of Ethics and all Procurement guidelines
• Coordinate project activities across all métiers to ensure alignment and on‑time delivery

Profile

• Education Level / Technical Skills: Engineering or a specialized Master’s degree in Procurement, with prior industry experience (minimum 2 years).

Behavioral Competencies

• Dynamic and rigorous
• Good analytical skills
• Fluent English and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with international teams and suppliers
• Ability to operate in a worldwide, multicultural environment
• Global perspective and openness to international challenges
• Good communication skills

Hard Skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba for procurement, PO management, sourcing events, and supplier data maintenance
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, cost models)
• Experience with RFQ preparation and sourcing tools
• Understanding of industrial processes related to metals or raw materials (Aluminium is a plus)
• Contractual and legal basics for negotiation and Business Award preparation
• Knowledge of QCDT / DFQ methodologies and procurement processes

Job Location / Mobility: On Site / Frequent travels

Job Type: Experienced

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