The Railway industry today is characterized by both a strong and sustained growth across the world. The trends that drive this are well known: With 6B€ of Sales and around 30,000 employees based in over 60 countries, Alstom develop & market the most complete range of systems, equipment and services offered today in the railway sector. Today we offer our customers solutions that feature a seamless blend of diverse technologies, ensuring optimal interfaces, along with flexible implementation and real synergy in innovation.**Job **title**:Senior Buyer**Overview**:- The Buyer must identify project needs and ensure project execution in line with QCD objectives by developing supplier's relationship and costs optimization.**Specific responsibilities of the role**:- Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool.- Negotiation of cost reduction & Contractual agreement with suppliers.- Inputs for order placement / "Transfer Data Sheet".- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.- Lead supplier QCD performance reviews.- Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager.- Respect Alstom Transport code of ethics and guidelines.- Issue weekly report to his/her manager.- Improve sourcing dashboard KPI in order to reach global sourcing Objectives.- Revise RFQ Dashboard follow-up and Critical Items Follow-up with Sourcing & Supply-Chain Team.- Supplier Claim management.- Extensive experience in supplier development and purchasing management.- Previous experience in global companies.- Management of monthly reports and indicators.- Management / monthly monitoring of supplier performance.**Qualifications** & **Experience**:- Minimum 2 years of experience as buyer/procurement working on projects sourcing, international supply chain, custom clearance, carriers, freight forwarders.- Experience in Rolling Stock Maintenance / Modernization, or Services.**Technical Skills**- Flexible and with good initiative- Mobility in LAM- Good interpersonal skills (leadership and communication)- Motivated- Solution seeking orientated- Good reporting skills- Able to prioritize and synthesize- SAP, Office.- Good interaction and communication management.**Education**:- Engineer, and / or University Degree in Administration / Sourcing / Negotiation.- **Language** **skills***:- Fluent in English, French a plus- **Travel** **required***:- On site or Headquarter / very few travelers.**Job Segment**:Procurement, ERP, Purchasing, SAP, Supply, Operations, Technology, Finance