Job Description

Req ID:521724

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, 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 Buyer in São Paulo we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your sourcing and supplier management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships and supporting commodity strategies that drive innovation and efficiency. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (projects, platforms, and solutions teams), coordinate sourcing projects with various stakeholders, and ensure the successful implementation of the Alstom sourcing process.

You’ll specifically take care of supplier performance monitoring and project negotiations, but also contribute to commodity strategy development and tender phase support.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting global supplier panel relationships

• Managing specific supplier panel relationships, including negotiations and performance monitoring

• Resolving initial supplier issues before escalating to line management

• Consolidating commodity needs and actively participating in commodity strategy development

• Providing inputs to build differentiation and supporting Commodity Managers during tender phases

• Representing commodities towards projects, platforms, and solutions

• Applying the Alstom sourcing process and sharing return on experience

• Coordinating projects with all relevant stakeholders

• Leading project negotiations and monitoring project QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Time) and legal evolution

• Preparing Business Awards and ensuring work package sheet commitment respect

• Promoting and adhering to the Alstom Code of Ethics

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:

• Degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field

• 4-5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement

• Knowledgeable in ERP material management (master data, purchase orders management, etc.)

• Strong ability to handle multiple topics quickly and effectively

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

• Result-driven mindset with a focus on critical issues

• Experience in remote and multicultural management

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Fluency in English (advanced level)

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 security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative 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

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise

• 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.