Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement (f/m/d)

Company: Alstom

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 Procurement Manager in Salzgitter we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and leadership expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring efficient procurement processes, driving supplier performance, and contributing to the success of our projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including Cluster/Country Procurement Directors, Commodity Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams), manage and develop your team, and ensure compliance with Alstom’s procurement policies and processes.

You’ll specifically take care of managing supplier quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) performance, but also support project execution and profitability through strategic procurement practices.

We’ll look to you for

• Facilitating and managing a high‑performing procurement team while ensuring compliance with Alstom’s Code of Ethics.
• Motivating, inspiring, and developing team members in a multicultural environment to enhance their competencies.
• Collaborating closely with Global Procurement teams to deploy global strategies and create synergies.
• Driving continuous improvement within the local buyer team through APSYS Procurement practices.
• Managing supplier QCD performance and resolving major issues to meet objectives.
• Supporting commercial and contractual negotiations during project execution phases.
• Tracking procurement performance in projects and implementing action plans for deviations.
• Analyzing risks and setting appropriate mitigation plans.
• Supporting supply chain objectives, including monitoring raw material inventory and on‑time delivery (OTIF).
• Collaborating with quality teams to address non‑conformities and improve Cost of Non‑Quality (CONQ).
• Coordinating with accounting teams to align on invoice accounting and payable days.

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 Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as APSYS or Lean principles.
• Familiarity with supplier quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) performance management.
• A certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills in a multicultural environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

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

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with innovative procurement strategies and global sourcing standards.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to impactful and innovative projects.
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award‑winning learning programs.
• Progress towards senior leadership roles within the procurement domain or beyond.
• 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.