Site Buyer

About the role

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and successful project execution by developing procurement strategies and fostering strong supplier relationships. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Quality, Project Management, and Operations), manage supplier negotiations and performance reviews, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the SunRail O&M site on all procurement activities (stock replenishment, services, and projects).
• Ensuring project execution in line with Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Piloting local contractual relationships with suppliers.
• Identifying project and business needs.
• Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation (RFQ) with suppliers using the standard tool.
• Negotiating cost reductions with suppliers.
• Providing inputs for order placement and ensuring QCD target achievement, including claims management.
• Leading supplier performance reviews and managing initial issues before escalation.
• Consolidating commodity needs and actively participating in commodity strategy and panel elaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of procurement strategies, supplier development, and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of SAP Procurement (mandatory).
• Familiarity with rolling stock procurement and/or operation and maintenance environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convince others.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities autonomously.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Respect for ethical conduct and adherence to Alstom’s Code of Ethics.
• Fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Full-time position available at the SunRail O&M site in Sanford, Florida.
• Experience in procurement and negotiation preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP Procurement is mandatory.
• Experience in rolling stock procurement or operation and maintenance environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Skills

• Procurement Strategies
• Supplier Development
• Contract Negotiations
• SAP Procurement Knowledge
• Rolling Stock Procurement Experience
• Project Management
• Cost and Delivery Management
• Supplier Performance Review
• Commodity Strategy and Panel Elaboration

Benefits

• Stability and Challenges
• Dynamic Procurement Team Collaboration
• Innovative Projects Contribution
• Inclusive and Innovative Working Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability
• Ethical Practices Fostering
• Fair and Dynamic Reward Package
• Comprehensive Social Coverage (Life, Medical, Pension)

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.