Continuous Improvement Indirect

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Date:
28 Oct 2026
Company:
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.
The
Continuous Improvement & Performance Manager – Indirect Procurement
is responsible for driving procurement efficiency, process maturity, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the AMERICAS. This role ensures the deployment of global procurement standards, monitors business performance, leads cross-functional improvement initiatives, and supports governance, audits, and assessments to achieve procurement objectives and business targets.
The position acts as a key partner to Procurement, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Line leadership teams to improve performance, optimize working capital, strengthen compliance, and drive sustainable results.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Efficiency, Maturity, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Process Excellence & Standardization
Deploy and sustain global procurement processes, standards, and work instructions across the Product Line.
Ensure alignment with corporate procurement policies, governance requirements, and best practices.
Promote process standardization and procurement maturity through continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Performance Management & KPI Governance
Monitor and analyze procurement business metrics and KPI bowling charts against Product Line objectives.
Develop and maintain procurement performance dashboards and reporting tools.
Drive Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Connect Reviews, operational performance reviews, and management reporting.
Identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities, ensuring timely action plans.
Budget Planning & Financial Performance
Support annual budget planning and target deployment throughout the Product Line.
Ensure procurement objectives are cascaded effectively across teams.
Track procurement savings, cost reduction initiatives, and productivity improvements.
Collaborate with Finance to validate business cases and monitor financial performance.
Cash & Working Capital Improvement
Lead initiatives aimed at improving cash flow and working capital performance.
Monitor inventory, payment terms, and cash optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to achieve cash objectives.
Identify and implement procurement levers that contribute to improved working capital management.
Problem Solving & Operational Excellence
Lead structured problem-solving activities within the Product Line.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, APSYS, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
Drive sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Cross-Functional Improvement Programs
Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement plans involving Procurement, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Manage improvement roadmaps and track execution of action plans.
Facilitate change management and stakeholder engagement activities.
Ensure continuous alignment between procurement objectives and business priorities.
APSYS & Maturity Assessments
Prepare and coordinate APSYS assessments and cross-assessments.
Support maturity evaluations and continuous improvement audits.
Ensure action plans are developed, tracked, and successfully completed.
Share best practices and lessons learned across teams and sites.
Compliance & Audit Management
Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including:
ICQ
ISO
IRIS
CMMI
EPPPS
AFNOR
Corporate compliance assessments ( APSYS)
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with procurement governance requirements.
Manage corrective actions and follow-up activities resulting from audits and assessments.
Area of Expertise :
Define the strategy, standards, and objectives for procurement tools and processes.
Develop and execute a three-year roadmap supporting the end-to-end procurement vision.
Ensure process alignment and consistent tool adoption across the Procurement community.
Define KPIs and drive achievement of deployment and adoption targets.
Own the operational Business Intelligence strategy for procurement digital tools and act as the main liaison with IS&T.
Support the development, performance, and continuous improvement of procurement digital solutions and processes.
Knowledge Management & Deployment
Design and deliver global training programs to support change management and stakeholder capability development.
Build and support a global network of key users and champions.
Contribute to APSYS Procurement audit framework improvements through feedback to experts and auditors.
Partner with the Procurement Continuous Improvement Manager to support local deployment and continuous feedback.
All About YouMandatory :
Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing, procurement or another relevant field.
Fluent in French and English.
Minimum 2 years experience in Procurement
Minimum 2 years experience in the Railroad industry
2 years of experience in :
SAP, Excel and other MS Office tools or similar
KPI governance
Procurement processes and tools
You have 2 years of experience in :
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Respect of tight deadlines
Working under pressure
High sense of responsibility and initiative
2 years of experience with the following audits :
ICQ
ISO
IRIS
CMMI
EPPPS
AFNOR
Good to have :
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset
Things You’ll Enjoy
Collaborating with multidisciplinary and international teams
Developing deep expertise in procurement and governance
Contributing to innovative and sustainable mobility projects
Growing your career within a global organization
Benefiting from Alstom’s strong learning culture, competitive reward package, and social coverage
Working Conditions:Base salary :
Between CAD$ 100 000 and 110 000 (negotiable, based on experience)
Location : Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
Job Type : Full-time Permanent (40 hours per week)
Financial benefits : group insurance, life insurance, registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
Long-term benefits : long-term disability benefits, maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits : paid time off (personal and/or volunteer days), travel insurance, free parking available, on-site amenities, short-term incentive, annual salary review.
Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.
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.
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