Program Buyer

WHO WE ARE?

ALTEN – A Global Leader in Engineering and IT Services

Founded in France in 1988, the ALTEN Group is a leading technological partner serving the world’s largest clients. In 2024, it achieved revenues exceeding 4.14 billion euros and employs over 57,700 people, 88% of whom are engineers and IT experts.

ALTEN Polska has been operating for 13 years, supporting its clients' innovation, research and development, and IT systems. It has offices in Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Poznań.

It serves key industries such as aerospace, space, industrial solutions, automotive, railway, energy, finance, telecommunications, and retail.

Areas of expertise : business analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analysis and cloud solutions, application development, software testing, project management, embedded software, quality management, industrialization, digital transformation, and industrial engineering.

For more information, visit : http://www.altenpolska.pl

Location: Kraków - hybrid (2 days home office)

Tasks:

• Lead all purchasing activities within assigned projects, ensuring achievement of Quality, Cost and Timing (QCT) targets.
• Drive supplier sourcing activities, including RFQ preparation, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and nomination recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Commodity Buyers and cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies and support key supplier decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain, material availability, quality and project delivery.
• Manage project-related purchase orders, supplier agreements and payment schedules.
• Support program launch activities and ensure supplier readiness for production.
• Lead escalation management and coordinate task forces for critical supplier issues impacting project objectives.
• Track and control purchasing budgets, project costs and resource allocation.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations, business analyses and project status reports for management reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, efficiency and profitability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Quality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement or Project Purchasing.
• Previous experience in the Automotive industry; experience within plastics manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management and purchasing strategies.
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers in an international environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and budget control.
• Understanding of logistics concepts, including Incoterms, VMI and consignment stock.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Additional languages such as German or French will be considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel when required.

We offer a full-time employment contract

• Location – Kraków; work model – hybrid
• Stable and long-term cooperation
• Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting
• Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches
• After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company
• Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager

Benefits:

• Medicover medical care
• Medicover dental care
• Medicover Benefits platform
• Medicover Sport card
• Referral Program
• Layette for a newborn employee’s child
• Group life insurance
• Pension scheme

We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ)

We also guarantee:

• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB)
• Access to relevant industry events
• Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program
• Access to Referral program

Do not hesitate and join our team!

NOTICE: We kindly inform you that we will contact the selected people.