**LEADING MULTINATIONAL COMPANY, A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING OF TRAINS, TRAMS, AND METRO SYSTEMS, IS HIRING:** **(BUYER)** **Educational Requirements:** **· Business school or engineering studies with a Master's degree in Procurement** **· Advanced English proficiency and international experience are essential** **· 2 to 5 years of experience in recognized companies, preferably in mechanical-electrical engineering, electromechanical engineering, mechatronics, telecommunications, telecom, communications and electronics engineering, or related fields requiring similar experience.** **· Bachelor’s degree or related studies acceptable.** **· ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIRED.** **Experience:** * Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a buyer, in procurement and contract management. * Knowledge of savings in profit and loss and final cost calculations. * Handling non-conformance events and on-time delivery performance. * Supplier panel status and supplier compliance index. * Full understanding of direct and indirect procurement processes and negotiation. * Procurement of equipment, materials, machinery, supplies, and services, etc. * SAP proficiency desirable; intermediate Excel skills; experience with any ERP system in the procurement field. **(IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE WORKED OR CURRENTLY WORK IN RAILWAY COMPANIES), BUT WE ALSO ACCEPT PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERIENCE IN TELECOM INSTALLATION PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS, (INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES).** **Candidates must have worked in metal-mechanical, electronic, electrical, automotive, construction industries, etc.** **JOB OBJECTIVE:** **Responsibilities:** * Establish a complete supplier selection process, create contracts with suppliers, and manage their execution. * Implement a product strategy. * Ensure project execution meets Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical objectives (QCDT). * Support relationships with the supplier panel (workload management with suppliers, negotiation, specific agreements). * RESPONSIBILITIES: * · Establish a complete supplier selection process, create contracts with suppliers, and manage their execution. * · Key Responsibilities **Supplier Relations:** * · Support global supplier panel relationships * · Manage supplier panel relationships (negotiation, specific agreements, QCDT performance with local suppliers) * · Daily monitoring of supplier performance and issues * · Resolve initial problems before escalating to line management * · Adhere to Alstom’s code of ethics and guidelines * · Support core products on site: * · Consolidate core product requirements and inputs * · Actively participate in core product strategy and panel development * · Provide input to build differentiation * · Support the Core Product Manager during bidding phase * · Represent core products in projects, platforms, and solutions * · Collaborate effectively with internal clients and stakeholders to resolve issues * · Apply Alstom’s Procurement Process and generate value from experience. Participation in projects: * · Coordinate projects across all disciplines (métiers) * · Prepare and issue requests for quotation to suppliers using standard tools * · Lead project negotiations * · Supervise procurement quality process (QCDT) and legal progress of the project (FAI, business award, product development) * · Ensure compliance with work package commitments * · Prepare business award documentation * · Promote Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest ethical standards * · * · Key authorities and dimensions of the role (spending/procurement authority, total budget, team size, etc.) * · Prepare and issue requests for quotation to suppliers * · Lead project negotiations * · Supervise procurement quality assessment (QCDT) and legal progression of the project (FAI, business award, product development) * · Ensure compliance with work package commitments * · Prepare business award documentation * · Promote Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest ethical standards * · Manage procurement activities * · Manage supplier contract execution and coordinate projects across all métiers * · Ensure timely delivery and quality, especially during project start-up phase **COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS AN EXCELLENT SUPERIOR BENEFITS PACKAGE.** **EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.** **IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE WORKED IN RECOGNIZED RAILWAY AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECT COMPANIES, MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FIRMS, SHIPPING LINES, AIRPORTS, AVIATION COMPANIES, ETC.** **WE OFFER:** * **Direct employment with the company** * Superior benefits * Comprehensive benefits package: * Extensive major medical insurance * Grocery vouchers (10%) * Bonuses * Life insurance * Vision and dental insurance * Savings fund (13%) * Profit sharing above industry average * Vacation bonus (75%) * 12 vacation days starting first year * 30 days year-end bonus (aguinaldo) * Statutory benefits * **BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS** THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A WORLD-CLASS COMPANY, A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINS, TRAMS, AND METRO SYSTEMS. Employment type: Full-time, Indefinite duration Salary: Up to $40,000.00 per month Benefits: * Savings fund * Medical expense insurance * Major medical expense insurance * Vision insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Grocery vouchers Application Questions: * Do you have experience in national and international procurement? * Do you have experience negotiating with suppliers? Education: * Completed Bachelor's degree (Desirable) Experience: * Negotiation: 3 years (Desirable) * SAP: 3 years (Desirable) * Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Desirable) Language: * English (Desirable) Work Location: On-site position