Hub Indirect Buyer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, 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 Hub Indirect Buyer in Cairo we’re looking for?

Your future role

 

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement and negotiation expertise in a dynamic, innovative field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and results-driven teammates.You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient procurement of indirect commodities, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Finance, Operations, and Commodity Management), manage supplier negotiations, and support the local site’s commodity strategy development, and much more.You’ll specifically take care of supplier relationship management and procurement process optimization, but also contribute to project coordination and performance monitoring.

We’ll look to you for:

 

• Consolidating commodity needs and inputs from different stakeholders
• Launching RFQs in alignment with global and local processes
• Managing quotes, comparisons, negotiations (price, terms, and conditions), and contract finalization
• Supporting the development of commodity strategies and supplier panels
• Monitoring supplier performance, deliveries, and resolving initial issues
• Applying Alstom’s sourcing processes and promoting ethical conduct
• Coordinating procurement-related project activities, including RFQ preparation, supplier negotiations, and business award recommendations
• Handling P2P responsibilities, such as material scheduling, managing purchasing documents, and ensuring timely deliveries 

 

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: 

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of procurement processes and supplier relationship management
• Knowledge of RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with commodity management and indirect purchasing
• A certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in using ERP systems for procurement activities 

 

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 procurement tools and systems
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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
• Progress towards senior procurement roles or other related opportunities 

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.