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Technical Buyer E/E (all gender)| Europe-wide

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or related field
  • Several years of experience in technical purchasing, project procurement, or commodity management
  • Solid understanding of electrical and electronic vehicle components
  • Familiar with ECUs, sensors, actuators, wiring harnesses, and vehicle communication systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical and commercial procurement of E/E components for automotive development projects
  • Prepare and manage RFQs based on technical requirements and specifications
  • Identify, evaluate, and select suitable automotive suppliers
  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement risks

Key facts

  • Remote from: Europe
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Technical Buyer
  • English, German

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Alten

IT Services & IT Consulting

ALTEN Group supports the development strategy of its customers in the fields of innovation, R&D and technological information systems. Created 30 years ago, the Group has become a world leader in Engineering and Technology consulting. 24 700 highly qualified engineers carry out studies and conception projects for the Technical and Information Systems Divisions of major customers in the industrial, telecommunications and Service sectors. Our business lines: • ENGINEERING R&D and Manufacturing outsourcing : > Consulting > R&D externalization / Design & Development > Manufacturing engineering > Supply chain and Quality > Testing > Customer Support training • ENTERPRISE SERVICES Internal IT: > Consulting functional knowledge > technical expertise (Digital, BI...) > IT applications / Life Cycle Management Internal Network: > Architecture and Security > Deployment Integration Support

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size10001

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Job description

Company Description

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment.

More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology and railway technology.

Job Description

YOU...

  • manage the technical and commercial procurement of E/E components for automotive development projects
  • source components such as ECUs, sensors, actuators, displays, HMI, wiring harnesses, connectors, and connectivity solutions
  • prepare and manage RFQs based on technical requirements and specifications
  • identify, evaluate, and select suitable automotive suppliers
  • perform technical and commercial evaluations of supplier quotations
  • negotiate prices, contracts, and commercial terms
  • work closely with E/E Engineering and System Architecture teams to align technical requirements
  • ensure cost, quality, timing, and supply targets are achieved
  • monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement risks
  • support supplier development from nomination through prototyping, industrialization, and series production
  • collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams across the project lifecycle

Qualifications

YOU...

  • have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field
  • have several years of experience in technical purchasing, project procurement, or commodity management, ideally within the automotive industry
  • have a solid understanding of electrical and electronic vehicle components
  • are familiar with ECUs, sensors, actuators, wiring harnesses, connectors, and vehicle communication systems
  • have experience managing RFQ, sourcing, supplier selection, and procurement processes
  • have strong negotiation skills and experience with supplier contracts
  • understand automotive development and industrialization processes
  • are able to work with BOMs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation
  • have experience with cost analysis, cost breakdowns, and supplier quotation comparisons (an advantage)
  • have worked with international suppliers and global supply chains (an advantage)
  • have excellent English communication skills; German is nice to have but not required

Salary starting at €4,300 gross per month (based on 38.5 hours/week), with a clear willingness to offer a higher salary depending on qualifications and professional experience.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Do you have any questions? 

Then contact me: Maja Kujundzic (+43 669 10979556).

Or apply now using our online application form.

Additional Information

  • Talent Management - we develop your career
  • Work life balance - flexible working hours and mobile working possible

...and of course we offer the usual standards such as many events, permanent employment contract and corporate benefits.

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