Procurement Manager

Req ID:484370

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 onsite Procurement Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
You'll drive procurement efficiency and standardization across Alstom APM (Automated People Mover) sites, focusing on APM MPC deployment to ensure alignment with Quality Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Supply Chain, Engineering, and Project Management), establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, and implement best practices for procurement optimization, and much more.

We'll look to you for:

• Acting as the Services Procurement Point of Contact for leading the APM (Automated People Mover) MPC creation and deployment,
• Developing, tracking, and maintaining Procurement KPIs and bowling charts to measure procurement performance and identify areas for improvement within the US Services O&M Organization,
• Implementing best practices for procurement efficiency and cost optimization while contractualizing requirements,
• Establishing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness,
• Managing supplier escalations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of procurement challenges,
• Acting as a procurement liaison between APM sites and their respective teams to address site needs,
• Providing procurement guidance to the Services Procurement Team and supporting key site stakeholders to ensure operational continuity,
• Supporting procurement operations within the Critical Delivery Center, ensuring timely issue resolution.

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:

• Degree in Purchasing, Business Management, or a related field,
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end procurement processes, fostering strategic supplier relationships, and tracking key performance indicators to drive operational efficiency,
• Knowledge of SAP and its application in procurement workflows,
• Experience in multi-site management and Operations and Maintenance (mechanical) practices,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convince and influence stakeholders,
• Ability to coordinate with functional teams such as Supply Chain, Engineering, and Project Management,
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities autonomously,
• Resilience and adaptability in handling procurement escalations and ensuring operational continuity.

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:

• Work with innovative procurement strategies and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and performance,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom's global supply chain excellence and operational success,
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises 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!

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.