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.

Could you be the full-time Service Direct Buyer in Astana we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your negotiating expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Service Procurement Manager Dina Kalushpayeva, and work alongside passionate and inquisitive teammates.

You'll own the contracting and procurement process for Service business unit in Kazakhstan. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality etc.), contribute to budget optimization and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of negotiating the best terms for contracts with the suppliers, but also contribute to supplier development.

We’ll look to you for:

• Providing the sourcing commitments for the parts with the best negotiated conditions from suppliers;
• Defining commodity strategy with the Commodity Manager and implement it;
• Supporting Domain Director and Commodity Manager in tender phase;
• Supporting Quality and Supply Chain functions
• Managing initial issues before escalating to commodity manager.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

1. Understanding of price components and price breakdown;
2. Strong negotiation background;
3. Strong communication skills in English, Russian;
4. Best sourcing practices;
5. Analytical thinking, advanced Excel user;
6. Skills in an ERP system, preferrably SAP;
7. Experience in railway industry is a plus.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge analytical tools
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Maintain a good work-life balance with our work management practices and quality of lfe perks (Ponimau service, Shuttle bus service etc.)

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.