Buyer - Automotive industry (M/F)

Job ID: REF20651HPosted: 2026-09-09Location: Brussels, BEEmployment Type: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience Level: Not ApplicableIndustry: AutomotiveCompany: ALTENDescription de l'entrepriseLeader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in over 30 countries, the Group supports its clients’ development strategies in engineering, innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Why choose ALTEN?The opportunity to contribute to the greatest technological challenges.
Close support within a collaborative work environment.
A true career accelerator in France and internationally.

Description du poste
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.
QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.2–8 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 assetStrong 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) + FrenchInformations supplémentairesOur sustainability and social responsibility approach is built on three fundamental pillars:Our PeopleA diverse workforce with over 100 nationalitiesAn inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contributeSupport for skill development and professional growthThe EnvironmentReducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable growthGoal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, guiding our operations and strategic initiativesSustainable Innovation31% of our internal R&D dedicated to responsible innovationTransforming environmental challenges into value-creating solutions that drive progress