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A leading global transport solutions company seeks a full-time Sr Buyer in São Paulo. This role involves supplier management, supporting sourcing initiatives, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or supply chain and strong negotiation skills. Join a company committed to innovation and inclusivity.
Date: 1 Oct 2025
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, 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 Sr Buyer in São Paulo we’re looking for?
Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and cost modeling in a dynamic and innovative environment. You’ll work alongside collaborative and proactive teammates.
You\'ll play a key role in fostering supplier relationships and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, supply chain, and project management), consolidate commodity inputs, and ensure alignment with Alstom\'s sourcing processes, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of managing supplier panel relationships and supporting commodity strategies, but also actively participate in project coordination and negotiations.
We’ll look to you for:
Supporting global supplier panel relationships
Managing specific supplier panel relationships, including negotiations and performance monitoring
Monitoring day-to-day supplier performance and addressing initial issues
Consolidating commodity needs and inputs
Participating in the development of commodity strategies and differentiation initiatives
Representing commodities in tender phases and project discussions
Coordinating projects with all relevant stakeholders
Preparing and launching Requests for Quotation (RFQ) with suppliers
Leading project negotiations and ensuring QCDT (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical) commitments
Promoting and adhering to Alstom’s Code of Ethics and guidelines
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 Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields (desirable)
Knowledge of the electronic, telecom, services, and components market or related areas
Background in project execution (desirable)
Experience with cost models
Proactive problem-solving behavior
Resilience and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Negotiation skills and a focus on competitiveness
Fluency in English
Willingness to travel as required
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 dynamic 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 roles such as Commodity Manager or other leadership positions
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!
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.
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.