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Project Supply Chain Lead
Date: 8 Oct 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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.

Could you be the full-time Project Supply Chain Lead in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals.

You’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth delivery of materials and products for one of Canada’s largest public transit transformation projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Installation, and Project Managers), and ensure quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments are met, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of project-specific product deliveries and material management, but also manage industrial processes and mitigate risks. You'll oversee and manage a team of Project Material Managers.

We’ll look to you for:

Leading and coordinating Supply Chain activities across the project portfolio

Ensuring alignment between project requirements and Supply Chain execution from tender/project start through delivery and close-out

Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements

Apply Signalling Project Industrial Review Process

Ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and project objectives

Driving project material demand ensuring timely material and product delivery

Managing Quality, Cost, Deliverable commitments across teams and stakeholders

Preparing and following up on the supply chain budget

Deploying supply chain strategy on-site using standard processes

Animating performance KPIs to ensure operational excellence

Ensuring employees operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies

Key Missions

Ensuring timely first material deliveries in alignment with Alstom standards

Represent Supply Chain in project governance and ensure clear visibility of SC status, priorities, risks and recovery actions

Establish and maintain the project-specific Supply Chain strategy, governance and management plan

Ensure Supply Chain requirements and constraints are incorporated into project schedules, milestones and planning

Drive project material demand and end-to-end retro-planning based on PBS/BOQ/BOM, engineering maturity, supplier lead times and installation needs





Ensure timely identification and management of Long Lead Items, material risks, shortages and critical purchase orders

Coordinate Project Supply Chain interfaces with Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Finance, Planning, Installation and participating Alstom units

Ensure PMMs maintain appropriate visibility of project milestones, material requirements, commitments and risks

Drive project Supply Chain QCD commitments and recovery plans where deviations occur

Coordinate Supply Chain inputs during tender and project start-up, including material lead times, SC costs, industrial constraints, procurement strategy and delivery assumptions

Manage project inventory / Hard Inventory governance, including forecasting, WIP/finished material visibility, stock optimization and project close-out

Ensure project BOM/PBS/BOQ information is available, complete and translated into the appropriate Supply Chain demand

Monitor Supply Chain deliverables, KPIs, risks and action plans across all project bundles

Support customer and project reporting related to Supply Chain status and material delivery

Lead Supply Chain contribution to applicable APSYS, DFQ / Industrial Review and project governance requirements

Develop PMM capability, establish clear accountability and ensure consistent application of Alstom Supply Chain processes

Build strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution

Promote awareness of Alstom supply chain processes and best practices

Identify and mitigate risks in supply chain operations

Support continuous improvement initiatives for supply chain efficiency

Collaborate with Procurement for risk/impact management and supplier selection

Supervise the availability on time of industrial requirements and related make or buy strategy

Develop team competencies and managing team performance through feedback and performance management cycles

Frequent Travel to Kingston, ON

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:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, Supply Chain, or a related field. Master’s degree is an asset

8-10+ years of experience in project material management, project supply chain management, industrial or related experience

Strong understanding of project Supply Chain, material management, demand planning, procurement and logistics interfaces





Knowledge of supply chain strategy deployment, Lean Manufacturing principles, QCD (Quality Cost Delivery) and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) practices

Strong understanding of project schedules P6, milestones and material retro-planning

Experience working with ERP solutions (SAP preferred), data quality management, and inventory processes

Ability to manage budgets and financial reconciliations effectively

Solid analytical, problem-solving and risk-management capability

Knowledge of product/system technical requirements and project management practices

Railway experience in signaling products or projects is preferred

Strong communication and organizational skills

A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

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 new standards for rail signalling and material management

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative, high-impact projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 programs

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation
The expected compensation for this role is $105,000 – $135,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication
Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us [email protected] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

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📌 Project Supply Chain Lead (Ontario)
🏢 ALSTOM Gruppe
📍 Ontario