Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Could you be the VIE - Indirect Buyer Services we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your sourcing and procurement expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and more), manage vendor relationships, analyze data, and ensure compliance with Alstom’s standards and processes.
You’ll specifically take care of executing sourcing strategies, managing e-procurement platforms, and overseeing vendor management tools, but also support internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance and best practices.

Leading sourcing activities for indirect commodities to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives
Managing vendor relationships and assessing performance
Ensuring supplier compliance with contracts and Alstom’s standards
Managing e-procurement tools, vendor management platforms, and catalogues

Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or Business
Proficiency in both French and English
Experience or general knowledge of e-procurement tools
Strong data gathering and analysis skills
Experience in managing commercial and contractual supplier relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in SAP or other ERP systems (preferred)
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Customer-focused mindset and a team-oriented approach

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. Work with innovative tools like e-procurement platforms and vendor management systems
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Job Segment: Procurement, Supply Chain, Intern, ERP, SAP, Operations, Entry Level, Technology