VIE - Project Procurement Manager Spares Business (m/f)

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.

Alstom Transport UK Digital integrated System (DI&S) is delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to work in a global organisation with great perspective of evolution. Alstom DI&S is a key player in the railway market, we specialised in designing and delivering turnkey projects in all signalling activities including ETCS, Interlocking, conventional signalling and traffic management. We are also specialised in infrastructures projects where we deliver electrification solutions on mainline and metro. With more than 750 employees across 7 sites, Alstom deliver innovative and safer railways across the country.

Could you be the Project Procurement Manager in the we’re looking for?

Your future role

As the Project Procurement Manager, you will be playing a key role in the future of the industry, as a core member of the bid team you will be involved in all major opportunities including HS2.

We’ll look to you for:

• Manage sourcing Quality Cost Delivery Technology (QCDT) commitment in Tenders & Project Co- Manage the Material Work Package in link with Supply Chain representative.

Develop network with Tender & Project organisation in order to anticipate sourcing needs.

Respond and manage to all procurement needs for the Country on both Direct & Indirect commodities

Pilot all sourcing activities for Tenders & Projects in DI&S

Organises the interfaces between Sourcing and Project Work package Owners (Engineering, Project Material Controller, Installation Managers)

Ensure the make or buy is agreed and formalized with all departments.

Overlooks supply chain / Logistic deliverables

Define tender procurement strategy and execute in project in In line with Sourcing Commodities Strategy for both Indirect and Direct

Manage all procurement requests for the country for both direct and indirect

Identify and mitigate risks in both tenders & project execution

Data maintenance of Sourcing tools (SAP purchasing info records, SOL, ALTeS, eProcurement, ASIP)

The role also includes Travel in Ireland & UK to attend meeting with stakeholders as well as suppliers

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Purchasing, or equivalent experience

High-level experience in sourcing/procurement for goods and services

Operational experience in sourcing, engineering, or commercial projects

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal – English)

Contract management and legal awareness

Certification in procurement or commercial management (desirable)

Technical knowledge of signalling systems (desirable)

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  
  

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 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.