Strategic European Buyer — Remote Work Included

ALTEN; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Fuel card

Meal vouchers

Mobile phone subscription

Group insurance

Healthcare insurance

Remote work option

20 vacation days + 12 compensatory

Résumé du poste

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a Buyer to join our teams in the Brussels Metropolitan Area. The role focuses on supplier relationships, market analysis, RFQ/RFI management, and cost negotiations to support mass production and pre-SOP phases.

You will manage supplier relations, perform market benchmarking across Europe, and coordinate cost negotiations with a focus on continuous improvement. Proactive, autonomous, and English-fluent candidates are preferred, with a permanent contract and attractive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• 1–10 years of experience in purchasing or a manufacturing environment (junior to senior profiles considered).
• Experience in the automotive industry is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Languages: English (mandatory)

Responsabilités

• Manage supplier relationships during mass production and pre-SOP phases.
• 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

Negotiation

English

Communication

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

Outils

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a Buyer to join our teams in the Brussels Metropolitan Area. The role focuses on supplier relationships, market analysis, RFQ/RFI management, and cost negotiations to support mass production and pre-SOP phases.

You will manage supplier relations, perform market benchmarking across Europe, and coordinate cost negotiations with a focus on continuous improvement. Proactive, autonomous, and English-fluent candidates are preferred, with a permanent contract and attractive