Program Buyer

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover medical care

Medicover Benefits platform

Medicover Sport card

Referral Program

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

ALTEN Polska is hiring for a senior purchasing role to lead procurement across projects, ensuring cost, quality and timing targets. You will drive supplier sourcing, negotiate terms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires a minimum of five years in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. English fluency is essential, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Quality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement or Project Purchasing.
• Experience in Automotive industry; plastics manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, VMI and consignment stock is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing activities within assigned projects, ensuring QCT targets.
• Drive supplier sourcing via RFQ, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Commodity Buyers and cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks in supply chain and production.
• Manage project-related purchase orders, supplier agreements, and payment schedules.
• Support program launches and supplier readiness for production.
• Lead escalation management for critical supplier issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management knowledge

ERP/SAP experience

Willingness to travel

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

ALTEN – A Global Leader in Engineering and IT Services

Founded in France in 1988, the ALTEN Group is a leading technological partner serving the world’s largest clients. In 2024, it achieved revenues exceeding 4.14 billion euros and employs over 57,700 people, 88% of whom are engineers and IT experts.

ALTEN Polska has been operating for 13 years, supporting its clients' innovation, research and development, and IT systems. It has offices in Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Poznań.

It serves key industries such as aerospace, space, industrial solutions, automotive, railway, energy, finance, telecommunications, and retail.

Areas of expertise: business analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analysis and cloud solutions, application development, software testing, project management, embedded software, quality management, industrialization, digital transformation, and industrial engineering.

Tasks:

• Lead all purchasing activities within assigned projects, ensuring achievement of Quality, Cost and Timing (QCT) targets.
• Drive supplier sourcing activities, including RFQ preparation, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and nomination recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Commodity Buyers and cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies and support key supplier decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain, material availability, quality and project delivery.
• Manage project-related purchase orders, supplier agreements and payment schedules.
• Support program launch activities and ensure supplier readiness for production.
• Lead escalation management and coordinate task forces for critical supplier issues impacting project objectives.
• Track and control purchasing budgets, project costs and resource allocation.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations, business analyses and project status reports for management reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, efficiency and profitability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Quality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement or Project Purchasing.
• Previous experience in the Automotive industry; experience within plastics manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management and purchasing strategies.
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers in an international environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and budget control.
• Understanding of logistics concepts, including Incoterms, VMI and consignment stock.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Additional languages such as German or French will be considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel when required.

We offer a full-time employment contract

• Stable and long-term cooperation
• Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting
• Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches
• After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company
• Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager
• Medicover medical care
• Medicover Benefits platform
• Medicover Sport card
• Referral Program
• Layette for a newborn employee’s child
• Group life insurance

We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ)

We also guarantee:

• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB)
• Access to relevant industry events
• Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program
• Access to Referral program

Do not hesitate and join our team!

NOTICE: We kindly inform you that we will contact the selected people.