GPCC Direct Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Company: Alstom

Location: Bangalore

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time GPCC Direct Procurement Specialist in Bangalore were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and sourcing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a critical role in supporting sourcing activities across various projects and regions, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in procurement processes. Day-to-day, youll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (engineering, project management, and supply chain), manage vendor relationships, and contribute to the development and delivery of innovative solutions.

Youll specifically take care of managing end-to-end procurement support for identified commodities, but also ensure compliance with internal controls and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Development of couplers and gangways across global projects
• Negotiation to secure competitive pricing
• Panel management and supplier relationship development
• Business awards and tender support
• Purchase Order (PO) management, including Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) PO creation
• Vendor certifications follow-up for new suppliers
• First delivery follow-up for materials, including First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Costed Bill of Materials (BOM) reporting and cost analysis
• Request for Quotation (RFQ) management, including preparation, analysis, and cost comparison
• Ensuring compliance with Alstoms Code of Ethics and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering Degree (BE/B.Tech)
• 10+ years of experience in direct procurement within the industry sector
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes
• Comprehensive understanding of commodities
• Strong knowledge of raw material pricing trends and machinery
• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge, wed love to hear from you!