ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Program Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRabat, MoroccoNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in Procurement or Logistics is required.
At least 3 years of experience in procurement is required.
Proven experience in purchasing and supplier negotiation is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
Strong report-writing skills and the ability to synthesize information are required.
A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative are required.
Responsiveness and a professional attitude are required.
Good knowledge of negotiation techniques is required.
Professional working proficiency in French (B2–C1) and English (B2–C1) is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate between the Purchasing function and platform teams in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain for vehicle development and serial production.
Manage a dedicated perimeter, support the purchasing team during supplier selection, manage supplier relationships, coordinate multidisciplinary teams during project development, and ensure actions are taken to observe contracts.
Conduct supplier kick-offs after supplier awards are confirmed.
Negotiate potential volume increases during development.
Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, focusing on economic negotiations and timing.
Release the final Start of Production price, including project change notices.
Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages, and follow up with stakeholders to support escalation.
Support Supplier Quality teams in meeting capacity and quality convergence targets.
Lead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
Work with cross-functional specialty teams to manage negotiations.
Achieve Total Production Cost targets.
Negotiate Quality Cost technical performance terms and Engineering Changes.
Guarantee the Supplier Tool Kick-off.
Open or obtain orders at the right time.
Achieve final price targets according to project needs.
Monitor prices and supplier capacities during the development phase.

Job Description

The role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and platform teams (engineering / manufacturing / supply chain) for the development and serial production of vehicles. This includes responsibility of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the purchasing team during supplier selection, managing suppliers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams during project development, carrying out supplier relationships, and ensuring appropriate actions to guarantee observance of contracts.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed
Negotiate potential volume increases during development
Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timing
Final Start of Production price release, including project changes notices
Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages then follow up with stakeholders to support escalation
Support Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targets
Lead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholders
Wok with cross functional specialty teams to manage negotiations

MAIN DELIVERABLES

Achieve Total Production Cost Targets
Negotiate Quality Cost technical performance terms and Engineering Changes
Guarantee the Supplier Tool Kick off
Open or obtain the orders at the right time
Achieve the Final Price targets according to the project needs
Monitor prices and supplier's capacities during development phase

Qualifications

Master’s degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in Procurement / Logistics
Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement
Proven experience in purchasing and supplier negotiation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong report writing skills with the ability to synthesize information
Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative
Responsive with a professional attitude
Good knowledge of negotiation techniques
Professional working proficiency in French (B2–C1) and English (B2–C1)

Additional Information

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded: 1988

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