Supply Officer - Aerospace

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As a Supply Officer, you will join our team in Belfast to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

You will support supply chain and procurement activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure materials and services are delivered in line with programme requirements. The role offers hands-on exposure to ERP/SAP systems and is well suited to entry to mid-level candidates with a proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Full onsite
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Junior to mid

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders using ERP / SAP systems
• Manage external supplier order books, ensuring on-time delivery
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, managing day-to-day communication
• Handle account and invoice queries in collaboration with finance teams
• Provide regular updates to internal customers on order status and delivery timelines
• Support and coordinate supplier visits when required
• Work independently to manage workload while collaborating with the wider supply team

Required Skills:

• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work unsupervised
• Willingness to learn and shadow team members to develop role knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in a supply chain, procurement, or operations environment
• Familiarity with purchase order processes and supplier management

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace or defence industry experience
• Experience working in regulated or high-integrity environments
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and expediting
• Exposure to SAP modules relevant to supply chain

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.