Lead Buyer Subsystems

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Integrated in the Subsystems, the Buyer will deploy commodities strategy of its perimeter (ex: Propulsion and electrical systems, Braking system, compressed air systems, Suspensions, Bearings, Cooling Systems etc) and ensure project executions are in line with QCD objectives.

• Facilitate the sourcing activities in supplier selection, supplier performance management, risk management and to support securization of the project execution within budget

• Localization to support local content targets agreed with customers

• Required to pilot contractual relationships with suppliers

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION –

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION

• Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site

• May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices

• Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support Sourcing Manager in leading the team

• Play in leading role in Sourcing Projects (RFx) supporting the Buyer

• To execute day-to-day buying at a specific region and ensure that purchasing transactions are directed through the correct procure-to-pay channel (e.g., emergency order vs pre-sourced order).

• Integrated in each domain team, the Buyer will deploy commodity strategy to serve local requirements while keeping in line with the Global Strategy at Central (ALSTOM)

• The Buyer will also be required to manage the contractual relationship with suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand subsystem domain strategies and sourcing plans to support

• Ensure a full understanding of commodity buying needs

• Identify future supply and/or demand issues to ensure a proactive and effective response

• Provide intelligence on potential or existing issues

• Check accuracy of Purchase Request data

• Where contracts are not in place, select suppliers by getting quotations or executing local tender process (with support from Commodity Leads and Commodity Managers)

• Raise POs & contract agreements to selected suppliers

• Track the orders and report on the order status

• Assist supply chain to secure supplier On Time in Full performance

• Ensure that supplier pricing is in line with the market indices and Inform relevant Commodity Manager/Analyst if there are discrepancies

• Understand and keep up with macro-trends and regulations in the region and communicate findings with Commodity Managers/Analysts

• Communicate supply and demand issues/changes with relevant Commodity Managers/Analysts

• Ensure the KPI agreed between Sourcing Management and internal stakeholders are achieved as per SLA

• Link local end users to sourcing actions to ensure new supply agreements are developed and implemented appropriately

• Proactively manage operational risks and challenges stemming from regions

KPIs

• Support Local Communities through identification of opportunities

• Business Award (supplier selection) and Purchase Order placement on Time

• First Article Inspection on Time (for components only)

• Cost reduction vs. Budget (savings)

• Local Content and Preferential Procurement (spend with SMEs, QSEs, BWOs and local-local suppliers) performances

• Internal customer satisfaction

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent. BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or another business-related field.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, or same/similar Industry work experience (e.g., quality/engineering/costing/ etc).

• Procurement professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.

• Solid working experience, with sourcing/supply chain exposure (manufacturing / automotive / rail industries preferred), with at least 3 years in management

• Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background

• Fluent English

• International mind-set

• Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)

• Internal and external influencing skills

• Pro-active, autonomous

• Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network

• Negotiation Skills

• Strategic vision

• Ability to work independently

• Willingness to travel