Req ID:
Location: Derby
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 21/01/2026
Salary: circa £65,000 DOE plus bonus
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.
Your future role
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will act as the key link between the procurement team and site operations, ensuring smooth collaboration. They oversee tender preparation by managing procurement cost commitments and play a critical role in project execution by monitoring and improving supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
We\'ll look to you for:
Bring Procurement expertise to support local buyer team
Applies & support Alstom Transport Procurement rules, process & tools
Challenge global sourcing - Commodity Manager (CM) and Commodity Director (CD) to secure project execution and profitability in escalation phase
Drive continuous improvement within whole local buyer team through APSYS Procurement
Manage Supplier Local QCD performances
Perform regular (min. Monthly) supplier QCD performance, solves major issues and secure objectives achievement
Support local team to face commercial and contractual negotiation during project execution phase
Challenge site stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, quality...) to secure project execution and profitability
Track procurement performance in project and issue action plan in case of deviation
Analyses risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan
Formalise and share return on experience on main issues
Support supply chain to monitor and secure raw material inventory and OTIF objectives
Support quality on Non-Conformities Report (NCR) treatment and improvement, Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) S1 management
Support accounting department to align on invoice accounting and payable days
Manage, motivate and continuously develop his team in a multicultural interface to improve competencies
Close link with Global Procurement ((CM), Domain Director (DD)) to deploy Global strategies and have synergies
Management of its cost center, ensure the adequate sizing of his/her organisation according to the business needs
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:
Extensive experience in commodity management
Established Procurement leader with comprehensive industry insight
Strong management experience of multicultural teams
Strong technical knowledge of the commodity and supplier market expert in the commodity
Willingness to travel
Leadership skills
Internal and external influencing skills
Ability to challenge
Results oriented
Negotiation and strategic vision
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
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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)
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus
Location: Derby
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 21/01/2026
Salary: circa £65,000 DOE plus bonus
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.
Your future role
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will act as the key link between the procurement team and site operations, ensuring smooth collaboration. They oversee tender preparation by managing procurement cost commitments and play a critical role in project execution by monitoring and improving supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
We\'ll look to you for:
Bring Procurement expertise to support local buyer team
Applies & support Alstom Transport Procurement rules, process & tools
Challenge global sourcing - Commodity Manager (CM) and Commodity Director (CD) to secure project execution and profitability in escalation phase
Drive continuous improvement within whole local buyer team through APSYS Procurement
Manage Supplier Local QCD performances
Perform regular (min. Monthly) supplier QCD performance, solves major issues and secure objectives achievement
Support local team to face commercial and contractual negotiation during project execution phase
Challenge site stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, quality...) to secure project execution and profitability
Track procurement performance in project and issue action plan in case of deviation
Analyses risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan
Formalise and share return on experience on main issues
Support supply chain to monitor and secure raw material inventory and OTIF objectives
Support quality on Non-Conformities Report (NCR) treatment and improvement, Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) S1 management
Support accounting department to align on invoice accounting and payable days
Manage, motivate and continuously develop his team in a multicultural interface to improve competencies
Close link with Global Procurement ((CM), Domain Director (DD)) to deploy Global strategies and have synergies
Management of its cost center, ensure the adequate sizing of his/her organisation according to the business needs
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:
Extensive experience in commodity management
Established Procurement leader with comprehensive industry insight
Strong management experience of multicultural teams
Strong technical knowledge of the commodity and supplier market expert in the commodity
Willingness to travel
Leadership skills
Internal and external influencing skills
Ability to challenge
Results oriented
Negotiation and strategic vision
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
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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)
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus
