Senior Buyer – English – ALTEN BelgiumThe PositionAs part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our teams and work on client projects located in Braine-l’Alleud.As a Senior Buyer, your main responsibilities will include:Carrying out market studies of candidate suppliers for specific product categories to identify the most suitable partners in terms of know-how, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental criteriaBenchmarking the European market to identify potential suppliersManaging Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, analyzing proposals, preparing reports, and making recommendations for supplier selectionPreparing and negotiating cost and contract terms and conditionsConducting negotiations and investigating opportunities for cost optimization in mass productionParticipating in supplier performance evaluations in mass productionPresenting analyses and recommendations to senior management in a structured and clear wayBeing available for short business trips (2–3 days) when requiredYour ProfileBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or purchasing department (experience in the automotive industry is a strong asset)Experience with Japanese business culture is an advantageProficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookLanguage(s): English (mandatory) – Czech, Turkish, French or Japanese are a plusStrong flexibility, communication skills, and a proactive attitude, with the ability to work autonomouslyWorking ConditionsPermanent contract with an attractive salary packageCompany car with fuel cardRepresentation feesMeal vouchersMobile phone subscriptionGroup insurance & healthcare insurancePossibility of remote work20 legal vacation days + 12 compensatory daysWhat we offer Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Transport, Energy, Automotive, Telecom, FinanceA diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across BelgiumA real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharingAn innovative and collaborative environmentAbout ALTENALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.Ready for a new challenge?Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN Belgium!