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Manish S.

Procurement Director - Rolling Stock

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Attitude emphasizes the importance of having a positive and proactive outlook towards work, relationships, and life in general. A positive attitude is a crucial factor in the success of new employees. It can help them navigate challenges, build relationships, and make a good impression on their colleagues and superiors, all of which are important for their career growth and development. When it comes to new employees, a positive attitude can make a big difference in how they approach their job and interact with their colleagues. Starting a new job can be overwhelming, and a positive attitude can help new employees adapt more easily to the new environment and build relationships with their coworkers. Having a positive attitude can also help new employees navigate challenges that may arise in the workplace. When faced with difficult tasks or unexpected setbacks, a positive attitude can help new employees stay motivated and focused on finding solutions rather than dwelling on the problems. Moreover, a positive attitude can help new employees make a good impression on their colleagues and superiors, which can lead to more opportunities for growth and development within the company. Employers often value employees who display a can-do attitude and are willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

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Career path

Procurement Director - Rolling Stock

Alstom APAC

Started 02/2017 to Present

Head Procurement - Rolling Stocks

Alstom APAC

From 07/2008 to 02/2017

Procurement & Material - Mid Management Roles

Alstom APAC

From 11/2000 to 07/2008

Company

What do you like about your job and the company?

- Establishing Footprints for supplier base in India & supporting activities around the world. - Managing diverse and multinational Talents across India. - Working together with Engineering Talents to provide smart and sustainable solutions. - High challenging market and meeting customer expectations.

Greatest achievements

In Year 2021 - Alstom has acquired Bombardier Transportation globally and as part of the acquisition, Procurement Team and Operations In India was too to integrate as one. Alstom and Bombardier both were having footprints in India in terms of Manufacturing Operations, Projects under executions and quite significant team at both places. There were expected challenges due to different ways of working, managing processes & controls, ways of execution of projects on hand and cultural aspects. Based on our values of being Agile, Inclusive, and Responsible, which have been specifically promoted by the Alstom Leadership, and further demonstrated on ground during this phase. This approach has created really a positive climate around and has helped to mitigate several anticipated risks. It has been to 2 + years from there .... we are at a stage where we are all working in the same direction, priorities, processes and one team mindset to meet our customer expectations... I personally feel very proud to be part of this change and has created positive energetic force for the future.

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I strive to adhere to these principles, which can also prove to be a good piece of advice - 1. Seek to embrace new challenges in both professional and personal life. Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional 2. Never shy away from embracing changes. Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change 3. Always be prepared for stretch assignments, as they provide valuable learning opportunities and enhanced visibility

Melanie T

Learning and Development Advisor

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Everyone has something to offer. Each person comes with a depth of perspective, experience and knowledge, so it is always important to stay curious, learn from others and keep an open mind. The more we open ourselves beyond our existing beliefs on what should be, the more we embrace cognitive diversity and therefore grow. On the other hand, each of us also has something to share. Never undermine your knowledge, experience and perspective, it is a gift to those around you as you provide the same opportunity to them as they do for you.

Yanzhen Y

Project Manager

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We are always facing many challenges at work, some of them are easy, some of them are difficult. The difficult challenge requires us putting more energy and effort in many aspects. We need to ask for cooperation from different teams in different functions, various locations and even different businesses. We need to break a complex challenge into small cases and solve the issue, one by one and step by step. We need to adjust the plans from time to time, find the most important and urgent task, leading the way to the ultimate target. We need to motivate the whole team especially in most difficult situations. We need to be patient, be diligent, be resourceful, be positive and stick to the true value. With all these small pieces done, everyone will definitely grow to a new level.

Discussions with Manish S
What is the work-life balance like in your role?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Please describe the most enjoyable aspects of your day-to-day role?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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How did this company support your career growth?
in Career progression·Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Please tell me about the biggest challenge you've faced since you joined?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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