Transdev is hiring a VIE Junior Purchasing Coordinator

Mobility Company

At Transdev, we are proud to make 11 million people travel everyday around the world to efficient, simple and eco-friendly transport services that serve the territories.

Because we operate a wide range of transportation modes (Metro, Commuter Trains, LRT/ Tramways, Bus Rapid Transit, Buses, Coaches, ferries, etc.) and as we are established in 17 countries across five continents, everywhere we are, we aspire to promote the initiative of our multicultural teams. 

Joining Transdev means joining men and women who serve others and work in a meaningful industry: mobility.

Destination/ Roadmap

You are an early talent with the personal project to kick start your career with an international assignment in a growing organization leader on its segments?

*V.I.E is reserved for a specific category of individuals. Please visit the Business France website to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Transdev Group is looking for a Junior Purchasing Coordinator to be based in Germany.

In Germany from 1998, Transdev is the leading private rail passenger’s operator and has helped to revitalize certain regions by deploying services that are better adapted to passengers’ needs. We operate 20 Operation & Maintenance contracts, totalizing 55 million train km for 118 million passengers per year. The fleet is composed of 472 trainsets.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Purchasing Coordinator at Transdev, you will play a crucial role in managing our purchasing portfolios. You will be responsible for consolidating and analyzing expenses, prioritizing actions, and proposing performance plans to achieve savings objectives. Your expertise will be instrumental in deploying existing contracts and advising operational staff on procurement processes.

The Junior Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for:

Purchasing Portfolio Management:

 Consolidate, analyze, and rationalize expenses over time, ensuring efficiency by prioritizing actions.Collaborate with key prescribers to achieve savings objectives and deploy existing contracts. Provide guidance to operational staff in identifying needs and drafting specifications.

Deployment of Contracts:

Design communication materials to facilitate contract usage and, when appropriate, establish price catalogs. Analyze contract deployment rates and propose actions to ensure contract enforcement. Contribute to the management of Framework Agreements and supplier relationships.

Supplier Relationship Management:

Ensure supplier panel compliance, manage contract reviews, and address disputes with contracted suppliers.Work with prescribers to manage the escalation process effectively. Propose strategic suppliers and assist in implementing relevant initiatives.

Support in Tender Phase:

Play a vital role in enhancing competitiveness, managing risks, and differentiating Transdev during the commercial phase by conducting the appropriate purchasing actions.

Compliance and Coordination:

Ensure compliance with processes, methods, and tools in place within the management. Participate in workshops with international colleagues and contribute to the development of Category Management.