Job Description

Req ID:504936



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 hybrid

Project Procurement Manager

in

Ottawa

we're looking for?

Purpose of the job:

Secure that suppliers QCD (Quality Cost Delivery) performances are in line with objectives for defined project(s). Work package owner for the project Main interface between project & procurement

Your future role

We'll look to you to:


Manage the sourcing activity of the Project


+ Ensure that the overall QCD target of the Work Package material under their responsibility is met + Participate to the project management committee
+ Encompass Supply Chain output in the overall picture of the project
+ Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Communicate project needs and ensures they are properly taken into account


+ Organise launch meeting toward Train, Infrastructure and Signalling Systems and Domains + Challenge new gaps compared to tender commitments, incorporates Return on Experience, escalate if any critical delay is occurring in specification availability, facilitates co-operation between Engineering and Sourcing, ask for arbitration in case of conflict
+ Publish the specific legal requirements to be taken into account in negotiation, after analysis of the customer specific demand and after decision with the Project Management to flow down (or not) these requirements to the suppliers



Define and implement the Project Sourcing Strategy in full respect of QCD commitments


+ Establish and agree with the PM on a Project Sourcing Strategy (if not done at Tender stage), in line Platform Sourcing strategy (panel, Life Cycle Cost objectives, dual sources...) + Animates supplier selection through Business Award process, asks for arbitration when relevant
+ Based on Sub-System Manager, buyer, Supplier Product Quality Development output, supervises contracts execution of selected suppliers until First Article Inspection milestone



Manage the Material Work Package


+ Review periodically the QCD material scope (Work packages) with the stakeholders, establish a robust "at completion" vision, taken into account risks, ambitions and incertitudes + Establish bridge analysis at each Sector Project Review cycle
+ Engage the claim process for the Cost of Non Quality incidents



Leads cost improvement plans


+ Challenge stakeholders (project, engineering, buyers,...) to allow collection of cost optimization proposals in addition of the plan of the Project Sourcing Strategy + Ensures actions are documented and saving calculated in a total cost of ownership base
+ Organise decision over the proposed actions and allow arbitration at Project Management or at Platform level if any conflict is persisting on major opportunities



Report / KPI


+ Prepares Project Management/Site Procurement Director review based on standards KPIs + Organise Sector Project Review preparation and request validation to Platform Sourcing Director
+ At significant project progress, formalise return of Experience to the Reference Library and further Tenders

All 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:


Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Purchasing or equivalent (Project Management, Business, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years or more of related experience in Procurement Experienced individual contributor role


Technical Competencies & Behaviour


Audit knowledge SAP Rigor for management and procedure application Team-working and leadership Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines Problem-solving mindset Fluent in English




This role will be based in Ottawa, ON .


Travel is expected 20% of the time

Things 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:
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

Utilise our inclusive, technology-driven, and collaborative working environment.

Contribute to innovative projects,

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)


Salary: $90,000-$105,000 annually. Eligible for a discretionary performance?based bonus of up to 4%.


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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