Program Buyer

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) Company Description ALTEN Morocco, a subsidiary of the world leader in engineering and technology consulting, was established in 2008 and is now present in Fès, Rabat, Tétouan, and Casablanca. Today, the company has more than 2,200 employees and aims to become a center of excellence with 3,300 ALTENians by the end of 2027. It has positioned itself as a strategic player in supporting the professional development of engineers. Our mission: To meet the technological ambitions of our clients — major international companies — in the automotive, railway, R&D and IT, telecommunications, and media sectors. Joining ALTEN Morocco means becoming part of an ecosystem of excellence and benefiting from: A personalized and evolving career path An ambitious skills development policy A stimulating, collaborative, and meaningful work environment