At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling 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-time Site Procurement Director (f/m/d) in Siegen we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

Our Siegen site is an international competence center for bogies. 800 colleagues develop, manufacture, test, and repair bogies for global rail traffic, ensuring stability and comfort on the tracks. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen. You’ll report to Site Managing Director and lead a dedicated team of 3 employees.

We’ll look for you to:

• Act as the liaison between the Procurement Function and Site operational teams
• Support tender preparation by overseeing procurement cost commitments
• Support project execution by managing supplier performance in terms of Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD)
• Facilitate and manage the procurement team
• Drive procurement performance
• Contribute to project execution and profitability
• Promote operational excellence with a focus on cash management
• Monitor and report on performance metrics

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:

• Previous experience in commodity management
• Procurement professional background
• Strong Management experience (5 to 10 years) of multicultural teams
• Strong Technical knowledge of the commodity and supplier market expert in the commodity
• Possessing an International mindset and a fluent English speaker
• Strong Leadership expertise
• Great Communication skills & Team spirit
• Internal and external Customer influencing skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a matrix environment
• Able to challenge in potentially conflicting situations
• Be results-oriented
• Significant team management exposure
• Negotiation skills and a strategic vision

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, and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as physiotherapy, massages, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.
• Access corporate benefits and work-life service to receive support and guidance on childcare, caregiving, and household services

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.

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