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
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