Req ID:****** At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail.
We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.
More Than a Job: A Mission We are looking for an experienced Project Buyer who thrives on driving procurement excellence and building supplier partnerships that power sustainable mobility.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that keep our projects on track and our cities moving.
Based in our P erth CBD office, this maximum-term opportunity of up to 24 months will support procurement activities for a major signalling and infrastructure project in Australia.
You'll play a key role in delivering productive procurement outcomes for the HCS (High Capacity Signalling) project, helping transform Perth's rail network.
The Project Buyer will have strong experience managing the supplier selection process, creating supplier contracts and managing contract execution, as well as implementing the commodities strategy to meet project timelines and budget goals.
Your Role, Your Impact Lead sourcing strategies that ensure scalability and cost optimization across a major rail projects Defining and implementing procurement strategies for assigned projects Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with quality and delivery requirements Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving continuous improvement initiatives Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project goals and milestones Ensure reliability in the supply chain through proactive risk management and supplier audits You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.
What You Bring Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field Proficiency in SAP and procurement tools Experience in direct procurement within a project, engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environment Experience managing direct procurement categories; within this role, key categories will include metallic components, cubicles, connectors, cables, fasteners, copper tubes and relays Experience managing RFQs, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier relationships.
Exposure to a brownfield environment would be advantageous Understanding of supplier quality assurance, cost breakdown analysis and contract management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the resilience to work under pressure and meet demanding project timelines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
How Success Is Measured On-time delivery of materials and adherence to project procurement schedules Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier networks Reduction in procurement-related risks and improvement in cost efficiency Alstom, a great place to grow Perks

📌 Project Buyer (Procurement) (Perth)
🏢 Alstom
📍 Perth