Procurement Specialist

ALSTOM TRANSPORT AB

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your organizational and analytical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates. You'll play a key role in supporting procurement operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to process improvements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (procurement, finance, and vendor management), assist in maintaining vendor records, and help analyze procurement performance data, among other responsibilities. You’ll take care of vendor and supplier management tasks, but also support invoicing, payment processes, and purchase order management. We’ll look to you for Supporting day-to-day activities related to invoicing and payment management systems Assisting in reviewing and updating incomplete or inaccurate supplier information Helping maintain vendor records in procurement systems in line with established processes Assisting in identifying data inconsistencies and escalating issues to relevant stakeholders Contributing to purchase order management, including data cleaning and closing obsolete contracts Supporting basic data analysis related to procurement performance and vendor data Assisting in preparing and maintaining KPI and compliance tracking reports Ensuring adherence to Group procurement policies and governance requirements Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement data quality and process efficiency 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: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline Strong attention to detail and interest in data accuracy Basic understanding or strong interest in procurement processes (vendors, POs, invoices, payment terms, Incoterms) Willingness to learn data cleaning and basic data analysis Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (filters, basic formulas, pivot tables are a plus) Good communication and follow-up skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines with guidance Organized, proactive, and willing to learn Comfortable working with systems and structured processes Team-oriented with a positive and professional attitude Strong English communication skills – able to communicate professionally in both spoken and written English in the international environment 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 enterprise systems like SAP and invoicing platforms Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility Utilise our structured and supportive 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 potential roles in procurement, supply chain, operations, or data analytics Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 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.

Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, and Accounting across the Procure-to-Pay process. Our procurement function is in the midst of a transformation, and we want to be upfront about what that means for this role. Today, much of this work is hands-on and transactional: manually moving requests through intake, creating requisitions and purchase orders, routing contracts for signature, loading documents into our systems, and keeping records current. We are actively working toward intake and orchestration technology that will automate much of that manual work, and we expect the role to evolve over time from process execution toward greater category ownership. We anticipate meaningful improvements within the next year, but we can’t commit to a specific timeline, and that evolution is not guaranteed. Coming into this role, you should expect a significant manual and transactional workload, and a real opportunity to shape how the function matures as the technology and processes come online. Alongside that day-to-day execution, you’ll also begin acting as a buyer for designated lower-value, low-risk spend categories—owning the outcomes for those categories. As our tooling matures, you’ll increasingly use our procurement platforms as tools to leverage rather than serving as the manual engine behind them. We’re looking for someone who is energized by that trajectory and genuinely comfortable doing the hands-on work required to get there. This role reports to a Senior Procurement Manager located in the US. This role is eligible for remote work within Costa Rica. You must reside in Costa Rica. YOU WILL: Own buying for designated categories * Act as the buyer for assigned spend categories, evaluating incoming requests for completeness, appropriateness, and alignment to policy before they move forward * Apply commercial judgment to select vendors, confirm pricing is reasonable, and ensure favorable and consistent payment terms on assigned purchases * Conduct light negotiation on price, terms, and renewals for lower-value and lower-complexity spend, escalating more complex commercial matters to Procurement Managers * Own supplier relationships for designated categories, including onboarding, basic performance follow-up, and issue resolution * Develop and apply category expertise by analyzing spend and volume patterns, identifying consolidation or savings opportunities within your categories Run and evolve the procurement workflow * Execute the day-to-day Procure-to-Pay mechanics—creating and processing requisitions and purchase orders, routing contracts for signature, loading documents into our systems, and keeping records accurate. Much of this work is manual today and will be a meaningful part of the role until automation matures * As intake and orchestration technology comes online, help transition these tasks into the platform—owning the exceptions that fall outside the automated path, troubleshooting workflow issues, and partnering with the team to refine how the platform routes and assembles work * Maintain the integrity of procurement records, contract metadata, and renewal tracking so the team has reliable visibility into the portfolio * Identify friction points in workflows and recommend improvements that strengthen consistency, cycle time, and stakeholder experience as the operating model matures Partner with the business * Serve as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact for business owners on procurement requests within your categories—clarifying needs, setting expectations, and advising on the right path forward * Support broader RFx and sourcing activities led by Procurement Managers, including documenting bid comparisons and capturing negotiated pricing and terms * Other Duties as Assigned YOU HAVE: * 1-2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a Procure-to-Pay function, including some exposure to buying, vendor interaction, or commercial decision-making * Genuine comfort with hands-on, transactional work—you understand that coming into this role means a significant manual workload today, that automation is expected but not on a guaranteed timeline, and you can stay effective and positive as processes change * Sound commercial judgment—you can evaluate whether a request makes sense, whether pricing and terms are reasonable, and when to push back or escalate * Hands-on functional proficiency with Coupa (requisitions, POs, approvals, supplier records) * Demonstrated commitment to strong operational process and workflow discipline—you follow processes consistently, flag exceptions early, and look for ways to make work more efficient * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage clearly with business owners, vendors, legal counsel, and procurement staff * High degree of organization and the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests without losing track of details * Customer-service mindset with internal stakeholders: responsive, professional, and solution-oriented * Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy across systems, contracts, and reporting * Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Proficiency with Google Workspace or equivalent office software * Willingness to deliver other functional duties as required  * You must reside in Costa Rica. NICE TO HAVE: * Demonstrated proficiency leveraging AI tools in day-to-day work (e.g., contract review, automations, reports, market research) * Experience applying AI to procurement-specific use cases such as intake triage, supplier screening, or sourcing acceleration * Hands-on experience with intake and orchestration platforms in the modern procurement stack (e.g., Zip, Oro Labs, Omnea, Levelpath) and how they shape upstream procurement workflows * Experience with Smartsheet   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote

Coupang

Company Introduction   Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.     Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Oversea” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond.  We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”       Role Overview   We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to support Coupang Taiwan’s rapid growth. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring procurement excellence across multiple categories. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and has strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. What You Will Do  * Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives * Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across key categories (e.g., logistics, packaging, indirect spend, operations) * Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiation, benchmarking, and supplier consolidation * Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx (RFP/RFQ/RFI) * Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and scalability * Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, legal, and business teams to support procurement needs * Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives * Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and regulatory requirements * Analyze spend data and provide insights to improve procurement efficiency    Basic Qualifications   * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field * 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management * Proven experience in vendor negotiation and contract management * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment * Fluent communication skills in Mandarin and English    Preferred Qualifications  * Experience in e-commerce, retail, or logistics procurement * Familiarity with Taiwan supplier market * Strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, or procurement tools) * Experience working in multinational or high-growth companies * MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)   Recruitment Process and Others    Recruitment Process   * Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.  Details to Consider  * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.  Privacy Notice   * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/