.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 Indirect Buyer (temporal) in Madrid we're looking for?Your future role You'll work with an Indirect Procurement Team to develop and execute indirect procurement strategies, supporting a large production manufacturing facility Category. You'll specifically take care of tendering, supplier selection, review and de-selection activities, but also negotiate, place and manage contracts and purchase orders with suppliers.We'll look to you for:Carrying out on-going SRM and vendor management activitiesManaging requestors and supplier relationships to ensure that category strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needsAssuring that strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needsAdvising on contracts and agreements for the supply of complex services with new and existing suppliersAll 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:University degree or equivalent qualificationsPrevious experience in a buyer role, working within Indirect procurement will be valuedKnowledge of SAP Ariba will be a plusFluency in English, proficiency in French as a plusInterest in a temporary replacement contractProven, successful supplier negotiation skills, and understanding of contract terms and conditionsExcellent communication/relationship skills, being a confidential and trustworthy business partner with the ability to influence othersComfort with risk and ambiguous situationsAccuracy, problem-solving, planning and organization, result orientation, service orientation, ability to perform in stress situationsThings 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 routinesCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesContribute to innovative projectsUtilise our Agile working environmentSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learningBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverageYou don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us
