BUYER JOB DETAILS | ALSTOM

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, 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 Buyer in Katowice we’re looking for?   Your future role   Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field.
You’ll report to Artur  (Site Procurement Director) and work in creative and cohesive team.
You will build procurement strategy in collaboration with global functions.
Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (industrialization, engineering, supply chain, quality), set up full supplier selection process and much more.
We’ll look to you for.
Preparing and launching of Requests for Quotation with suppliers Leading negotiations Supplier selection through comprehensive offer comparisons Participating actively in commodity strategy and supplier base elaboration Monitoring Procurement project & legal project evolution Providing input to build differentiation   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.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a position requiring negotiation with a supplier/customer Higher Education degree, preferably in job-related domains Proficient in the use of MS Excel Fluent in English High level of communication skills Assertiveness Independence in action, taking initiatives Analytical skills   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 Work with new security standards for rail signalling Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our hybrid working environment ( hybrid) Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning (leadership trainings, soft skills pieces of training, signalling-related trainings, job-related trainings, language e-learning platform for multiple languages) Progress towards senior positions Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, sports card)   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.