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Buyer Rail Assets / Project Manager

Buyer Rail Assets / Project Manager

ArcelorMittalLuxembourg
Il y a 9 jours
Description de poste

Key responsibilities of the position :

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

  • Identifying Needs : Work closely with various departments to understand their requirements and forecast future needs.
  • Market Research : Conduct research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their offerings, and compare them against organizational needs.
  • Supplier Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for rolling stock and modular assets tailored to cyclical steel industry demands.
  • Lead competitive tenders (RFI / RFP), negotiations, and supplier evaluations with a focus on total lifecycle cost.
  • Drive contract structuring and renegotiations, ensuring flexibility, long-term value, and risk mitigation.
  • Negotiation : Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible deals for the organization.

Cost reduction and fleet management strategy

  • Develop the procurement strategy for your portfolio based on TCO method (Total Cost of Ownership)
  • Monitor wagon contract, usage & cost date and coordinate with relevant teams to gather this data which will be used to ensure an optimal wagon fleet.

    • Supplier & Market Intelligence

  • Build strong knowledge of wagon suppliers, lessors, and OEMs active in the European steel transport ecosystem.
  • Track market offerings, regulatory compliance (UIC, TSI, EN), and supplier risk exposure.
  • Benchmark supplier performance, cost drivers, and technical capabilities (including modular fleets and retrofit programs).

    • Quality, reporting & compliance

  • Quality Assurance : Contribution to the Assets team inputs to the organization's quality standards and processes.
  • Reporting : Prepare regular reports on purchasing activity, cost savings, and supplier performance.
  • Follow-up of the contracts (KPI, contract review, improvement...)
  • Compliance : Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies.

    • Working Conditions

    The Buyer / project manager will work primarily in an office setting, with occasional visits to suppliers' facilities. The role may require travel to attend industry conferences, trade shows, and supplier meetings.

    Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
  • 5+ years’ experience in strategic purchasing, transport procurement, or industrial asset sourcing.
  • Deep knowledge of rail logistics, steel supply chains, and supplier contracting.
  • Experience in negotiation, contract law basics, and safety compliance frameworks (UIC, TSI, NSA / ERA).
  • Able to form good relationships with supplier and be able to manage key stakeholders.
  • Able to prepare strategy, to establish partnership with key accounts.
  • Skills :

    • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and commercial decision-making skills.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Self-driving and motivated
  • Able to manage key stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Languages : Fluent in English; other European languages (e.g., French, German) are a plus.

    • Nice to Have

  • Experience handling modular wagon systems, retrofits, or multimodal procurement.
  • Exposure to litigation support or regulatory case management.
  • Familiarity with European rail safety regulations and technical documentation (UIC Leaflets, EN standards).

    • What We Offer

  • Strategic ownership and impact.
  • Cross-border exposure across leading European markets.
  • Strong mentoring, development, and long-term career growth in transport and industrial procurement.

    • Please submit your CV in English

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