Buyer

Acara Solutions has an opening for a Buyer for Alstom Transportation in Naperville, IL. 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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Objective : To support the day-to-day tactical buying activity as it relates to assigned project. The ability to support all projects at any given time.

Issuance of RFP to approved suppliers, rectify purchase order issues, handling daily payment, delivery, and invoice issues with assigned supplier base, and maintenance of purchase orders.

Assist with Negotiations, as needed, with suppliers to achieve and / or improve project budget within assigned commodities.

Monitor suppliers to meet quality and delivery (RFQ) to suppliers based on assigned commodities if incomplete forward to management.

• Collect and assist in the analysis of supplier's proposals within project budget and process purchase orders for B & C items according to set procedures.
• Administrate and maintain purchase orders and change orders according to procedures.-Communicate engineering releases and engineering change notices to suppliers.
• Coordinate with all departments regarding supplier related issues within assigned commodities including but not limited to Immediate Actions (I.

A's) and Over, Short & Damage (O, S & D's) reports-Provide information to Senior Buyers and Commodity Managers to keep them informed of any critical issues within assigned commodities, utilizing standard reporting processes and procedures.

• Participate in Special Projects / assignments as required and / or directed.-Assist with expediting delivery of critical parts for Production as required and communicate such to Production Control (PC) / Expeditor.
• Maintain documented records for both internal and external communications as it relates to commercial issues.-Any and all other responsibilities, in addition to those mentioned above, as assigned by supervisor / manager.
• Any interpretation / clarification with responsibilities above will be settled by the supervisor / manager. -This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may change, be added to or deleted from any time.
• Prepare and execute all the contracts with suppliers according to project needs.-Training, coach and develop other Buyers as needed-Travel as needed-Act as managerRequired Skills / Qualifications : -3 to 5 yrs.

Experience in procurement / sourcing environment, Purchasing, Contract management.-Cost analysis, Budget commitment, Cost reduction initiatives and negotiations skills.

Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, -Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification-Able to work with tight deadlines - Sense of urgency to process requests Preferred Skills : -College Diploma preferred;

Industry Designation preferred. -Engineer School is desirable but not mandatory. Additional Information : -Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.