Direct Buyer

Alstom; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Mexico City is seeking a Direct Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance in a dynamic, high-impact environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials powering sustainable mobility.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and promote continuous improvement across procurement functions. The role emphasizes risk management and strong cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Conversational English is required.
• Background in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar industries.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems for procurement operations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills using strategic sourcing methods.
• Understanding of supplier quality management and cost analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies to ensure scalability and cost optimization across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to align supplier capabilities with project needs.
• Ensure reliability of supply through proactive risk management and supplier performance monitoring.
• Drive innovation by identifying and onboarding suppliers with advanced technologies and sustainable practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the procurement community.

Skills

Conversational English

Background in manufacturing/automotive

Negotiation and contract management

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP ERP

Cost analysis tools

Job description

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Direct Buyer

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate Direct Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance in a dynamic, high-impact environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality materials that power the future of sustainable mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead sourcing strategies to ensure scalability and cost optimization across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to align supplier capabilities with project needs.
• Ensure reliability of supply through proactive risk management and supplier performance monitoring.
• Drive innovation by identifying and onboarding suppliers with advanced technologies and sustainable practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the procurement community.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Conversational English
• Background in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar industries.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for procurement operations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills using strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Understanding of supplier quality management and cost analysis tools.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of sourcing and cost reduction targets aligned with project timelines.
• Effective collaboration and communication across global and local teams.
• Reduction in supply chain risks and improvement in supplier performance metrics.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge procurement technologies supporting sustainable mobility solutions.
• Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact in Mexico City.
• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities within a global network.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.