Industrial Buyer

Responsibilities

• Negotiate penalties with suppliers based on established contracts and operational discrepancies
• Collaborate with legal departments and suppliers to renegotiate and amend existing contracts
• Lead long-term procurement projects by coordinating multifunctional teams to improve costs, quality, and lead times
• Manage the full tender process, including establishing specifications with engineering teams
• Select supplier panels in alignment with procurement strategy
• Act as the primary focal point for suppliers throughout the solicitation process
• Analyze supplier responses in collaboration with multifunctional teams
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms and formalize supplier relationships

Requirements

• Master's degree or Engineering degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in procurement
• Proven experience in industrial procurement
• Experience in the aeronautics industry is preferred
• Strong knowledge of the procurement process
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multifunctional teams
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an international environment

About the Company

ALTEN is an international leader in its market, supporting major technological projects and integrating into the industrial strategies of its clients. With over 57,000 employees worldwide and a turnover of €4 billion, ALTEN places the career development of its engineers at the heart of its model, offering rapid responsibility and professional growth.