EMS Commodity Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the performance of a strategic international panel of EMS suppliers focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Drive commercial and contractual relationships in alignment with Group sourcing strategies.
• Build long-term partnerships oriented toward innovation, performance, and value creation.
• Lead complex RFQs by integrating technical, industrial, and commercial requirements.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for internal teams including engineering, quality, supply chain, and project management.
• Achieve cost reduction targets through annual price negotiations and monitoring Price Purchase Variance (PPV).
• Identify competitiveness levers such as supplier productivity, VA/VE, resourcing, and dual sourcing.

Requirements

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Procurement, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing, ideally within the EMS, electronics, or a complex industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing a strategic purchasing portfolio valued at several tens of millions of euros.
• Strong negotiation skills within multicultural and matrixed organizational contexts.
• Solid understanding of technical, industrial, and contractual challenges.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Strong analytical skills, autonomy, and a business-oriented mindset.

About the Company

Alstom is a global leader in the mobility sector, developing and marketing solutions that provide sustainable foundations for the future of transport. Our portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to integrated systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility solutions. With over 70,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to building a greener and smarter future through innovation and responsible leadership.