Buyer (m/f/d)

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Date: 23 Sept 2025

Location: Zurich, CH

Company: Alstom

Req ID:493542

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and know what moves people. From high-speed trains, subways, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, maintenance, infrastructure, signaling technology, and digital mobility, we offer our customers the broadest product portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues worldwide are on the way to more environmentally friendly and smarter mobility by connecting cities and regions and reducing CO2 emissions. Alstom employs around 11,000 people at 16 locations in the DACH region.

We are looking for you as a Buyer (m/f/d) for our location in Zurich as soon as possible. This position can be filled full-time.

Your role at Alstom - What you will achieve with us

140 years of Swiss railway history meet modern solutions for green mobility in Zurich. With 300 colleagues, the site is a global competence center for high-performance traction technology and a development site for locomotives, bogies, mechanical and electrical systems, as well as services for the local and global market. The Corporate Functions significantly contribute to supporting and continuously expanding the performance of our sites. In this role, you report to Frederik Ostwald and work in a motivated and committed team.

Your tasks:

• Establish a complete supplier selection process
• Implement the raw material strategy
• Ensure project execution in line with quality, cost, delivery, and technical goals (QCDT)
• Support the supplier panel relationship (supplier workload, negotiation, specific agreement)
• Prepare and conduct requests for quotations with suppliers; lead project negotiations
• Monitor the development of the procurement project QCDT and the legal project (FAI, Business Award, product development)
• Ensure compliance with commitments from the work package; prepare Business Award
• Promote the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior
• Coordinate the project with all métiers
• Ensure timely delivery and quality, especially during the ramp-up phase of the project
• Support the relationship with global supplier panels
• Manage relationships with specific suppliers (negotiation, specific agreement, QCDT performance of the local supplier)
• Measure and develop supplier performance in coordination with the supplier quality team
• Properly assess all high-risk suppliers and manage the corresponding risk mitigation plan
• Handle initial issues before escalation to supervisors
• Monitor corporate engagement in social responsibility and deviations
• Respect the Alstom Code of Ethics and policies

Your profile - What distinguishes you for the job

We are convinced that personal motivation makes the decisive difference. Your willingness to develop and learn new things is crucial to us, even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or business school
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in procurement/purchasing
• Technical understanding of relevant components
• Knowledge in purchasing production materials/project purchasing
• Negotiation skills (purchase contracts) and contract law knowledge
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Communication skills & team spirit
• Independent and goal-oriented working style, conscientiousness, and reliability
• Cost awareness
• Resilience
• Ability to challenge
• Result-oriented
• Strict and structured
• International mentality
• Fluent in English

Our offer – What we provide

Mobility for us knows only one direction: sustainability. The rail industry offers long-term prospects and the opportunity to continuously develop and gain new experiences throughout your career.

• A varied workday and a permanent employment contract with the world market leader for intelligent and sustainable mobility.
• Attractive remuneration, as well as company pension schemes and mobility offers (including ZVV Bonuspass)
• Flexible working hours and regulations for mobile work
• Individual and company-wide development opportunities at specialist, project, and management levels
• Excellent training opportunities through Alstom University and company idea management
• Modern and collegial working environment with mentoring and sponsorship programs, diversity & inclusion, CSR activities, and employee events

You don’t have to be a rail expert to achieve great things with us. We value curious and innovative people who want to shape the sustainable transport transition together with us. We are confident that you will soon travel proudly on Alstom trains. We look forward to starting the journey with you!

Equal Opportunities Statement

Alstom stands for equal opportunities as an employer. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, regardless of skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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