Buyer Porto

Buyer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Sodecia is looking for a strategic and experienced MRO Buyer to lead and optimize sourcing across our Safety & Mobility Division in Europe. This is a
- impact role with international exposure, focused on delivering
- effective, compliant, and scalable service solutions in key support areas like travel, IT, insurance, and communications. Key Responsibilities:Travel & Lodging Procurement
Negotiate contracts with airlines, hotel chains, and rental car providers for global and regional needs
Partner with local suppliers near Sodecia plants, customer and supplier sites
Lead implementation of a travel management system for cost control and policy adherence
IT & Knowledge Services (preferred background)Procure software, cloud services, and consultancy aligned with the company's tech strategy
Manage vendor relations for service continuity, upgrades, and pricing
Insurance Procurement
Collaborate with brokers to secure efficient insurance coverage (liability, property, employees)Evaluate risk profiles to ensure balanced, compliant coverage
Communications
Source telecom services, internet contracts, and mobile hardware through bundled or regional agreements
Analyze unified communication platforms for cost and operational efficiency
General Procurement Excellence
Identify
- saving initiatives through
- driven analysis and market insight
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and local regulations
Who We're Looking For:Experience managing and negotiating global service contracts
Strong background in IT & Knowledge Services procurement (preferred)Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel as needed across Europe and beyond
Join Sodecia and take ownership of strategic procurement across a dynamic and
- evolving industrial landscape. Apply today and help shape smarter, leaner support operations across Europe.