Project Procurement Manager (f/m/d)
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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.
Could you be the full Project Procurement Manager (f/m/d) in Salzgitter we’re looking for?
Your Future Role
2,000 colleagues shape in Salzgitter the future of green mobility. They design and manufacture hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles, locomotives, and trams, produce bogies, and repair all kinds of freight wagons. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Dunja Richter and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
We’ll look for you to:
Define and implement the Project Procurement Strategy in full respect of Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) commitments
* At project start, get QCD Procurement Commitment as built at tender phase in the respective Leading Units (LU) and Participating units (PU), secure the commitments are well understood by the SSMs & Procurement Teams
* Define the Project Procurement strategy with the Procurement Platform Director (PPLD), based on the Product Procurement strategy, into a Project Procurement Management Plan, approved by Procurement stakeholders (Domain, Platform/Solution…).
* Ensure the Project Procurement strategy is shared, understood, applied by the procurement teams and the SSM,
* In collaboration with Legal Department, build and publish the specific legal requirements to be applied for the project (i.e. Project Specific agreement, Request For Quotation (RFQ) letter, …), ensure good use and application by stakeholders (at Business Awards, contract validation, derogation validation, …)
Coordinate, consolidate and secure Procurement activities, performance & efficiency on whole project
* Manage buyers working on the project for a proper contribution to the project QCD (functional report)
* Organize Procurement launch meeting involving PM, SSMs, Procurement,
* Have a general vision of the Project’s / suppliers' progress, stakes and difficulties. Define and agree with Procurement and SSMs the corrective measures and ensure those are led,
* Orchestrate Contract creation and contract execution activities,
* With PrCM support, and according to Project manual, arrange Supplier contract meeting at Project level to review progress of Supplier Contract creation and Contract Execution activities against planning and previous review to avoid impact on project execution. Govern cross-functionally AT/supplier compliance against their respective contractual rights/obligations and identify early cross-functional identification of challenges/risks during supplier contract execution to implement corrective actions pro-actively and avoid claim situations
* According to Claim process RACI, contribute to ensure Alstom´s rights via offensive claims; and protect Alstom´s rights against defensive claims
* Define proper processes and tools including reporting and ensure application on the whole project
* Ensure Business Award decision compliancy with Project Procurement strategy and QCD requirements,
* Follow project particular conditions are correctly applied and respected (such as localization rate, financial conditions…)
* Escalate appropriately when and where required on procurement issues and risks impacting Project, always proposing corrective measures,
* Ensure QCD performance of procurement is properly reported for each respective sub-system & component, ensure electronic Parts Maturity Follow-Up (ePMFU) tool deployment throughout each Sub-System & Component (together with the respective “métiers” / Subsystems contributing to populate it). Build a general overview for the PM.
Master the Material Work Package: costs, risks and ambition
* Build the respective Sub-Systems Estimate at Completion and the project consolidation all WorkPachage (WP), and is accountable for the overall Project Procurement Saving Assessment Project Register (SAPR) & Risk Assessment Project Register (RAPR) including claim to suppliers.
* Define improvement plans with respective Sub-System & Component teams - Follow-up the progress and ensure the progress is compliant with Project objectives
* Co-Validates with Sub-System Manager each gap vs Financial Project Review n° 0 (FPR0) (deviation sheet & bridge approval process)
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:
* Master’s degree in Purchasing or a related field (Engineering, Project Management, etc.)
* Around 10 years of experience in areas such as Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, or Quality
* Strong interest in technical topics
* Solid understanding of contract management and legal awareness
* Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit
* Confidence to challenge ideas and drive improvements
* Results-oriented mindset with a rigorous and structured approach
* International outlook and fluency in English
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:
* Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
* Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
* Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
* Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
* Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
* Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities (e.g. parents’ get-togethers), and engaging employee events
* Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as company physician, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.
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!
Equal Opportunities Statement
As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.