Project Buyer (Procurement)

Req ID:532058

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 efficient 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 & Benefits

- 18 weeks paid parental leave

- Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of annual leave

- Life insurance cover and salary continuance insurance

- Flexible public holidays – swap public holidays to suit your preference

- ME day – an additional paid day off each year

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) plus access to our Wellbeing Hub

- Family discounts on car hire and car sharing

- Volunteering leave

- Diversity & Inclusion employee network groups

- Discounted private medical insurance, novated leasing

- Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

- Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Candidates with valid Australian work rights will be prioritised.

Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [email protected].

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.