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Buyer - Automotive industry (M/F)

ALTEN · Brussels, Belgium

Procurement / PurchasingImported listingfull-timeabout 17 hours ago

About The Role

  • Manage supplier relationships during mass production and pre-SOP phases, ensuring smooth coordination, issue follow-up, and risk escalation.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify and evaluate potential suppliers across Europe.
  • Manage RFQ/RFI processes, analyze supplier quotations, and support supplier selection.
  • Prepare and support cost and contract negotiations, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
  • Identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement in production.
  • Ensure proper contract administration and maintain accurate supplier documentation.
  • Present structured analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.
  • 2–8 years of experience in purchasing environment (junior to senior profiles considered).
  • Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier 1 is mandatory.
  • Experience in purchasing parts/components is a strong asset
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Good command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Languages: English (mandatory) + French

Our sustainability and social responsibility approach is built on  three fundamental pillars

  • Our People
  • A diverse workforce with  over 100 nationalities
  • An  inclusive environment  where everyone can thrive and contribute
  • Support for  skill development and professional growth
  • The Environment
  • Reducing our ecological footprint and promoting  sustainable growth
  • Goal : Achieve  carbon neutrality by 2050 , guiding our operations and strategic initiatives
  • Sustainable Innovation
  • 31% of our internal R&D  dedicated to responsible innovation
  • Transforming environmental challenges into  value-creating solutions  that drive progress

 

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