Atlanta Buyer

About Alstom

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, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Role Purpose

As an Atlanta Buyer, you will lead and manage procurement and supplier contract activities for assigned commodities or project packages, ensuring QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time) targets are met, particularly through ramp‑up phases. You will support commodity strategy, internal stakeholders, and projects, serving as the link between commercial objectives and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Contract Management

Drive full supplier selection process; prepare supplier contracts and manage contract execution.

Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs); lead supplier negotiations ensuring best value.

Monitor evolution of procurement projects including legal, product development, and business award facets.

Secure adherence to commitments in work package sheets.

Coordinate all contracting activities; ensure on‑time delivery and required quality especially during project ramp‑ups.

Promote and enforce the Alstom Code of Ethics in all supplier interactions.

Commodity Strategy Support

Consolidate commodity needs and inputs from internal customers (projects, platforms, solutions).

Actively participate in development of commodity strategies and supplier panel elaboration.

Support commodity managers in tender phases.

Provide insights to differentiate the commodity (cost, quality, innovation).

Ensure effective collaboration with internal stakeholders in problem solving.

Apply and feed back into the Alstom procurement process.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in procurement, supplier selection / management, negotiating contracts.

Strong ability to monitor and deliver QCDT targets in complex projects.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (legal, engineering, quality, project leads).

Good understanding of ramp‑up phase challenges and supplier performance assurance.

Excellent communication, problem‑solving, analytical skills.

Strong ethics and integrity; commitment to Alstom’s values.

Additional Information

Job Type : Experienced

Location : Atlanta (with potential interactions across functions and geography)

Why Join Us?

You don’t need to be train‑obsessed to thrive here. When you step onto one of our trains with friends or family, we want you to feel proud. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, bring your energy, ethics, and expertise — we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

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

Nearest Major Market : Atlanta

Job Segment : Procurement, Buyer, Purchasing, Product Development, Operations, Finance, Research