SQ Special Processes Global Leader

Req ID: 521565

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job Mastering Special Processes across the entire Supply Chain is critical to ensuring the high levels of quality and safety that Alstom delivers to its customers. Failure to effectively control these processes can result in severe consequences, including legal exposure, safety risks, and significant financial impacts (with an average crisis cost estimated at €50 million). The mission of the SQ Special Processes Global Leader is to significantly strengthen suppliers’ capability to control and master Special Processes, ensuring consistent compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainable performance across the global supply base.

The main responsibilities are:

• Act as a change agent in a global and transversal approach to significantly improve how Special Processes are mastered across the supply chain, preventing quality crises arising from supplier failures.
• Build, develop, and deploy transversal initiatives within Alstom to strengthen supplier quality processes and enhance ways of working with suppliers, increasing overall quality assurance.
• Contribute as a member of the Alstom Special Process Robustification core team, leading the adaptation and deployment of the Supplier Quality stream within the 3-year Adapted Control Plan.
• Collaborate closely with Industrial, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality functions to ensure robust action plans are defined and deployed to suppliers, focusing on the most critical risks. Ensure that supplier practices are aligned with at least the same level of standards applied within Alstom.
• Define and monitor performance metrics, track progress against objectives, provide clear visibility, and drive achievement of targets.
• Promote and communicate the plan extensively across the Supplier Quality and Procurement community to ensure alignment, engagement, and adoption.
• Ensure that critical supplier issues related to Special Processes are thoroughly analyzed, with continuous adaptation of the plan based on lessons learned (REX – Return on Experience).

The Special Process Global Supplier Quality Leader is a member of Alstom SQ Management Team. Mandatory:

• Strong Industrial experience, focus on Industrialization, Quality & Management of Special Processes,
• Experience in suppliers management (Supplier Quality Desirable)
• Good mastering of P-FMEA & Quality Control Plan definition,
• Strong Natural leadership to lead our Suppliers and Supplier Quality networks,
• Successful Experience in Lean Six Sigma & Transformation Projects,
• Minimum work experience: 8 years,
• Fluent English is required.

Travels to Alstom sites & suppliers – 20% of time

Ideally based in St-Ouen

You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced