Material Procurement

ALTEN; Porto; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is looking for a Material Procurement Specialist in Porto to drive supply chain excellence through effective purchasing, supplier management, and inventory control. You will coordinate with production teams to ensure material availability and optimize costs while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

This role requires at least 3 years in procurement, strong negotiation and ERP skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Material Planning.
• Experience purchasing mechanical components, mechanical parts, raw materials, or related industrial materials.
• Experience with suppliers in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience with purchase orders and procurement documentation; understanding of inventory management and MRP.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional level of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process to ensure timely availability of materials for production and operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with suppliers.
• Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and support supplier performance management.
• Negotiate purchasing conditions, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Planning, Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address supply-related issues.
• Support cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and service requirements.
• Identify supply risks and contribute to mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure accurate procurement data and documentation within ERP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Organization

Proactive mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Supply Chain/Business/Industrial Engineering/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics)

Job description

Material Procurement Specialist – Drive Supply Chain Excellence with ALTEN!

At ALTEN, we believe that efficient procurement and strong supplier relationships are key to operational success. If you are passionate about purchasing, supplier management, and supply chain optimization, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process to ensure the timely availability of materials required for production and operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities with suppliers.
• Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and support supplier performance management.
• Negotiate purchasing conditions, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Planning, Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address supply-related issues.
• Support cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and service requirements are met.
• Identify supply risks and contribute to mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure accurate procurement data and documentation within ERP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes.

What we're looking for?

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Material Planning.
• Experience purchasing mechanical components, mechanical parts, raw materials, or related industrial materials.
• Experience working with suppliers within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience with purchase orders and procurement documentation.Understanding of inventory management and material requirements planning.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional level of English.

What can we offer you?

• Joining a competitive multinational company that is constantly growing.
• Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals within an innovative and dynamic environment.
• Participation in international and challenging projects.
• Specialized training and ongoing professional development.
• Attractive compensation package and additional benefits.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organization.

Who are we?

We are a team. We are part of ALTEN, a European multinational specializing in providing consulting, information technology, and engineering services to leading companies.

If you like numbers, we can tell you that in Portugal we have a turnover of €10.9 million, 2 offices, and a team of 215 professionals.

Moreover, at ALTEN, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, abilities, or country of origin. Our commitment is to talent and the people who possess it.