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Project Buyer

ALSTOM
Toronto, CAN
Full-time
Onsite
$90,000–$118,000 per year
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Procurement processesProcurement strategyTender procurementSupplier negotiationSupplier selectionContract management

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The Project Buyer develops and implements procurement strategy to optimize cost productivity.

Works with Engineering, Project, Bid, and Technical Managers on procurement commitments for tenders.

Collects project return of experience and supports commodity buyers and managers in improving competitiveness and aligning commodity strategies with tenders.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage tender-phase procurement activities and meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People commitments.
  • Lead supplier engagement and negotiate pre-bid agreements when they create a competitive advantage.
  • Support Design-to-Cost initiatives with Engineering teams.
  • Compile, validate, and update procurement cost commitments, analyzing supplier quotations, firming, and assessing risk.
  • Prepare timely, competitive tender cost packages aligned with procurement strategy and market conditions.
  • Ensure tender procurement complies with company policies, ethical sourcing practices, and contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate supplier readiness with Quality and Project teams; establish supplier selection processes, create contracts, and manage contract execution.
  • Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation and lead project negotiations.
  • Monitor procurement project QCDT and legal project evolution, including FAI, Business Award, and product development.
  • Prepare Business Awards and ensure work package sheet commitments are respected.
  • Support commodity strategy, consolidate commodity needs and inputs, participate in commodity panels, and provide differentiation inputs.
  • Represent commodities to projects, platforms, and solutions; collaborate on problem-solving and share project experience.

All about you

  • Bachelor’s degree in purchasing or a related field.
  • Proven experience and understanding of procurement processes.
  • Knowledge of electronics and N&T materials and equipment, SCADA, metallic parts, and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with Excel.
  • A second language is preferred.
  • Previous Alstom experience is an asset.

Compensation

  • Expected compensation is CAD $90,000–$118,000 per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
  • Final compensation depends on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits and development

  • The role offers social coverage including life, medical, and pension benefits, plus an inclusive and flexible working environment.
  • Employees can access learning and development, career opportunities, and work on GO Expansion rail projects.

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