📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWAlstom is actively recruiting for a Indirect Buyer (COMPO) position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Indirect Buyer (COMPO) position is an important role within the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Indirect Buyer (COMPO) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOBSet up full supplier selection process, create supplier Contract and manage Contract execution Deploy commodities strategy Ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives Support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)
NETWORK & LINKSINTERNALGlobal Procurement Regional Procurement Platform & Project teams Supplier Quality Supply Chain Legal
FinanceEngineering Services
EXTERNALSuppliers
RESPONSIBILITIESSet up full supplier selection process, create supplier Contract and manage Contract execution Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers Lead project negotiation Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development) Ensure work package sheet commitment respect Prepare Business Award Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct. Manage Contracting activities Manage Supplier Contract execution and coordinate project with all métiers Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project
Support commodity strategy
Consolidate the commodity needs, inputs Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration Provide imputes to build differentiation Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions. Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.
Build Supplier relationship
Support global supplier panel relationship Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances) Measure the supplier's performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager Monitor Corporate Social Responsibility engagements and deviations Respect Alstom code of ethics and guidelines
Performance measurementsSavings P&L and Cost to Complete Non Conformities Event and On Time Delivery Panel situation Supplier compliancy status rate
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSPurchasing Degree or Equivalent
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCESourcing professional background (3-5 years) Contract management & legal awareness Ability to work in a matrix environment Communication skills & Team spirit Ability to challenge Results oriented Rigorous and structured International mindset Fluent in English
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