Regional Buyer Transportation Logistic

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 Regional Buyer Transportation & Logistic in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Mirona Reimer (Cluster Team Leader, Cluj-Napoca), and work alongside passionate, dedicated and hard-working teammates. 

You’ll be responsible of definition and implementation of procurement strategy for Transportation & Logistic for the DACH Region.

Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business in procurement (strategic buyers / local lead buyers) for contract implementation, risk management, claims and conflict resolution in the region.

You'll specifically be involved in negotiation and communication of regional contracts while identifying cost savings / cost reduction initiatives.

We’ll look to you for: 

• Proactively conduct analysis of requirements including commercial, legal and technical requirements
• Provide information from a regional perspective for the development of procurement strategies and plans
• Be active on the operational side, where required e.g. following escalation
• Ensure compliance with IGS (Indirect Goods & Services) policies in all contracts, functions, and processes

• Manage the regional/local needs of internal customers and identify demand, bottlenecks and delivery times;
• Manage the regional contracts and supplier relationships and review of performance and integration of suppliers;
• Ensure delivery quality and service
• Reduce costs in co-operation with suppliers, within Alstom and in business processes;

• Communication and introduction of cost savings/cost reduction initiatives in the region and at the sites
• Provide information per product group and region, analyze the purchasing volume and consolidate the data for the DACH region 

 All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Degree level qualification
• Experience in a relevant position
• Negotiation/Influencing skills
• Analytical skills and process-oriented mind-set
• Very good communication and presentation skills;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; German would be a plus

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Be part of a large team with over 800 professionals in  HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Utilize our Agile, Responsible and Inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program)
• Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers,  Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses -  referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts)
• Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident  Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and  Private Pension)
• Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave
• Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions)

 You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.