CAPEX Specialist

ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in the IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences industries, is looking for an experienced and motivated CAPEX Specialist to join our Procurement team and support capital projects across multiple sectors.

ALTEN Group

Within 30 years, ALTEN has become leader in both outsourced Engineering and IT Enterprise Services. ALTEN, composed of 54,000 employees (88% engineers), carries out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of 6,500 clients, the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services and telecommunications. We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defense & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.

Do you want to work in exciting projects at renowned clients? At ALTEN we believe that knowing and meeting the expectations of our consultants is a key factor in our success. Our consultants make the difference. Do you want to make the difference too?

As a CAPEX Specialist, you will play a key role in managing capital procurement activities and ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards across various investment projects.

Key Responsibilities:

CAPEX Procurement

• Lead procurement activities related to capital investments, aligning with project budgets and timelines.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, installations, and services tied to capital projects.
• Conduct cost-benefit and ROI analyses to support project investment decisions.

Project Support & Coordination

• Collaborate with project teams to align procurement milestones with project planning.
• Monitor procurement deliverables and support the coordination of supplier activities within the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks in procurement schedules and contribute to mitigation plans.

Budget & Cost Control

• Track and manage CAPEX procurement budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Drive cost optimization through negotiation and value engineering initiatives.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate suppliers against project and technical requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms, manage compliance, and monitor supplier performance.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure CAPEX procurement complies with internal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contribute to project audits.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in CAPEX procurement, ideally within an industrial or technical environment.
• Familiarity with project-based procurement and capital project coordination.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese is an asset.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid)

Why Join Us?

• Possibility to work with cutting-edge technology in the Life Sciences industry
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Possibility to join a top-leading company in the industry
• Continuous trainings
• Possibility to join different and interesting projects

If you want to embrace in a new and challenging opportunity and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.