GPSS Indirect Buyer

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): GSS Indirect Buyer (SO-CO-02)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Managing Procurement operations for Indirect Material and Services in a geographical scope.
  • All purchases below 50kEuros
  • Purchases above 50kEuros : Support tactical buyers and CM/RCM teams (RFQ management, Business award preparation, New vendors onboarding, etc. )
•  Key focus areas:
  • Working in SAP ARIBA, ARIBA S2C for eRFQs, other systems for Vendor Creation
  • Monitor supplier Performance (QCDT) and delivering Cost Savings
  • Promote and support new buying channel implementation as per ramp-up objectives

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to..)

Procurement / Global shared services, Efficiency and Digital transformation

Reports directly to:

GSS Indirect Procurement Operations Manager

Other reporting to:

NA

Direct reports:

NA

Network & Links:

• Strong links and common processes with the Site buyers and the CM/RCM team
• Stakeholder relationships with Requesters and their management
• Common actions with Content Management Team for buying channels ramp-up

Internal

• Requestor Community
• Regional/cluster/site procurement

External

• Suppliers
• Business associations

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Supplier relationship:
  • Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
  • Monitor day to day suppliers performances and issues
  • Management of initial issues before escalation to Site buyers, GSS Operation Manager, or site management
  • Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Site buyer / Commodity support:
  • Support of Commodity Manager / Site buyer in RFQ phase
  • Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
  • Apply the Alstom new Core-model process and guided buying as per target, and provide return on experience to the CM/RCM team.
• Procurement operations:
  • Coordinates with Project teams and all Metiers
  • Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
  • Vendor selection / Evaluation / negotiation of contract (within threshold value) / Business case preparation and follow DOA approval flow
  • Vendor onboarding until panel validation
  • Closely working with Commodity manager team and tactical buyers on site in high Value project requirement and upfront activities (tenders for catalog / framework agreements, identification of preferred suppliers)
  • Generate innovative ideas for increased process efficiency & reduction in cost
• Performance Measurement:
  • SLA achievements compared to target objectives for his scope
  • Savings generated for his scope compared to budget (P&L and CtC)
  • Ramp-up objectives defined for his scope (catalogs, tactical sourcing, contracts, supplier panel)
  • Sourcing maturity roadmap improvement

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements  Business Degree, Engineering Degree ( BE/ B Tech) or similar complemented by a demonstrated track record

Mandatory:

• Graduated from Economics, Engineering Business Universities

Desirable:

• Procurement and Supply chain education/trainings/certificates

Experience  

At least 5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement in Industry sector.       Knowledge and hands on experience in manufacturing processes. Comprehensive knowledge of indirect commodities.       Good knowledge on Raw Material price scenarios, Machinery and Labour rates

Mandatory:

• Experience of managing Indirect Buying

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable of SAP systems

Competencies & SkillsDescribe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)

• Commercial and contractual acumen
• Fluent English & International background is a must
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Presentation skills on technical matters to management, team and Stake holders
• Team work
• Willingness to take initiatives
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications, E-mail application, Working knowledge of ERP systems, eProcurement tools, Web-Browser - 4.2 IT Skills