At Alstom, we understand transport networks and know what moves people. From high-speed trains, subways, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling technology, and digital mobility, we offer our customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues pave the way for a more environmentally friendly and smarter mobility across the globe by connecting cities, reducing carbon emissions, and replacing cars.
We are currently seeking a Project Procurement Manager (m/f/d) at our location in Kassel.
In this role, you will coordinate, consolidate, and secure the procurement activities, performance, and efficiency of TRAXX locomotives projects. In day-to-day operations, you will work closely with teams across the company to define and implement the project procurement strategy while considering quality and cost commitments (QCD) and more.
Your Responsibilities:
* Ensure that the project procurement strategy is shared, understood, and applied by the procurement teams and SSM.
* Collaborate with the legal department to create and publish the specific legal requirements applicable to the project.
* Manage buyers involved in the project to make a meaningful contribution to the project QCD (functional report).
* Organize procurement and kickoff meetings involving PM, SSM, and procurement.
* Solve issues in a horizontal matrix environment with colleagues from all departments to ensure on time availability of components
* Manage changes in execution of the projects.
* Define suitable processes and tools, including reporting, and ensure their application across the entire project.
* Ensure that the company’s award decisions align with the project procurement strategy and QCD requirements.
* Ensure that the QCD performance of procurement is properly reported for each subsystem and component.
What You Bring:
* Passion and attitude are more important to us than experience. Therefore, we do not expect you to possess every single skill. Instead, we have listed a few that we believe will help you succeed and grow in this position:
o Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
o Several years working experience in Manufacturing environment
o Ability to work in a matrix environment
o Proficiency in Microsoft tools
o Fluent in English, both written and spoken
o Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP tool
You do not need to be a train enthusiast to succeed with us. We guarantee that you will be proud when you step into one of our trains with your friends or family. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to Know: As a global company, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the over 70 countries where we operate. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.