Buyer

ALTEN; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car with fuel card

Meal vouchers

Mobile phone subscription

Group insurance & healthcare insurance

Résumé du poste

ALTEN Belgium is looking for a Buyer in the Brussels metropolitan area to manage supplier relationships across Europe, analyze markets, and support RFQ/RFI processes. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 2–10 years in purchasing, ideally in automotive OEM or Tier 1, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

A mix of on-site and remote work is possible within a permanent contract. You will prepare cost and contract negotiations, ensure proper supplier documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.
• 2–10 years of experience in purchasing environment (junior to senior profiles considered).
• Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier 1 is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Buyer – English required – ALTEN Belgium

The Position

As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Buyer to join our teams and work on client projects located in Brussels Metropolitan Area.

As a Buyer, your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.
• 2–10 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)

Working Conditions

• Permanent contract with an attractive salary package
• Company car with fuel card
• Representation fees
• Meal vouchers
• Mobile phone subscription
• Group insurance & healthcare insurance
• Possibility of remote work
• 20 legal vacation days + 12 compensatory days

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Transport, Energy, Automotive, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across Belgium
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?