Strategic SAP Procurement Specialist – OPEX & Sourcing

ALTEN; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in IT, Engineering and Life Sciences, seeks a dedicated Procurement Technician with hands-on SAP experience to support direct OPEX and operational procurement. You will handle supplier negotiations, PR/PO management, RFQs, material approvals, and contract renewals in an international environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and QA, ensuring compliant procurement operations with meticulous documentation and timely transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems for procurement transactions (e.g., PO creation, master data).
• Experience managing direct OPEX categories (MRO, services, or similar).
• End-to-end procurement process knowledge from sourcing to payment.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, running RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier negotiations.
• Full professional proficiency in English for an international environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical details and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams without direct leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational procurement transitions within SAP.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for various categories.
• Manage end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements.
• Process a high volume of POs in SAP and resolve PO vs. invoice discrepancies.
• Submit and manage supplier creation requests in the system.
• Lead RFQ processes for existing suppliers.
• Negotiate key commercial terms including price, payment terms, and delivery conditions.
• Manage contract renewals and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and QA to ensure alignment.
• Communicate effectively in English in an international environment.
• Demonstrate proactive initiative and a results-focused mindset.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Proactive attitude

Tools

SAP

Job description

ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in IT, Engineering and Life Sciences, seeks a dedicated Procurement Technician with hands-on SAP experience to support direct OPEX and operational procurement. You will handle supplier negotiations, PR/PO management, RFQs, material approvals, and contract renewals in an international environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and QA, ensuring compliant procurement operations with meticulous documentation and timely transactions.