Commodity Buyer  T&P India

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 Category Buyer - Sub System in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your sourcing and supplier development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a key role in driving supplier development and implementing commodity strategies for India and the APAC region. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Sourcing, Engineering, and Supply Chain), lead supplier QCDT performance reviews, and ensure global targets are achieved while promoting Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

You’ll specifically take care of supplier scouting and development for India and the APAC region, but also manage operational sourcing responsibilities and lead saving plans by leveraging design-to-cost and other strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Driving the roadmap defined with the Global Commodity Team

• Leading supplier QCDT performance reviews

• Managing supplier compliance and ensuring global QCDT targets are met

• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics

• Consolidating commodity needs and actively participating in commodity strategy development

• Operational sourcing, including negotiation and cross-site/business bundling

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:

• Degree in Engineering (BE) or MBA

• Experience or understanding of purchasing or supply chain functions

• Knowledge of technical, quality, and commercial topics

• Familiarity with supplier development and commodity strategy

• A specialization in Purchasing & Supply Chain (added advantage)

• Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, communication, and the ability to influence

• Proficiency in negotiation and 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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership or specialized roles in procurement and supply chain

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.