Indirect Buyer External ServicesDate: 13 Aug 2023Location: Madrid, ESCompany: AlstomAt 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, 74,000 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 External Services in Madrid we're looking for?Play your part bringing together mobility and responsibility by joining Alstom Team as Indirect Buyer in Madrid or Barcelona, Spain.Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside young and proactive teammates.You'll be the lead of the main Indirect categories in scope (but not limited to), business and corporate management consultation services, temporary labor, recruitment, and communication services. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (communication, legal, HR, finance), develop long-term strategic plans for the entire spend area within Corporate Services for Spain and Portugal Cluster, and much more.You'll specifically take care of managing in-country (Spain and Portugal) procurement activities and deliver on savings plan, managing relevant policies, but also managing requestors and supplier relationships to ensure that Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business needs and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.We'll look to you for:Coordinates the introduction of new and modified services with appropriate departments.Advises on contracts and agreements for the supply of complex services with new and existing suppliers.All about youWe 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 a category management role.Proven, successful supplier negotiation skills. Understanding of contract terms and conditions.Understanding of contract principles and clauses and ability to construct and interpret agreements.Excellent communication/relationship skills, being a confidential and trustworthy business partner.Communication skills and ability to influence others.Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations.Accuracy, problem-solving, planning and organization, result orientation, service orientation, and ability to perform in stressful situations.Experience of working within Indirect, preferably Corporate or professional services categories.Fluency in English, proficiency in French is a plus.ARIBA S2C.Things you'll enjoyJoin us on a lifelong 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.Utilize our cooperative 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.Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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!Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?Equal opportunity statement:Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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