RSC Direct Buyer

Alstom; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes SAP proficiency, strong negotiation, supplier development, and Lean procurement practices, ensuring timely delivery and risk management across global and local teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Experience applying lean procurement or supplier development frameworks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SAP

Negotiation

Contract management

Cost analysis

Lean procurement

Technical interpretation

Job description

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RSC Direct Buyer

Date: 26 Oct 2026

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

• 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.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Experience applying lean procurement or supplier development frameworks.

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.