BU PURCHASING COMMODITY BUYER

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OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

BU Purchasing Commodity Buyer – Resin

Position Summary

The Commodity Buyer – Resin is responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for raw material resins (e.g., PP, PE, ABS, PC‑ABS, PA, POM, TPE/TPU) used in automotive components.
This role ensures competitive pricing, security of supply, supplier performance, and compliance with quality and sustainability requirements.
The Commodity Buyer works closely with Engineering, Program Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to support current production and new program launches.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commodity Strategy & Market Management

• Develop and maintain the resin commodity strategy aligned with corporate and BU targets.
• Analyze global resin market trends:
• Crude oil & naphtha indexation
• Polymerization capacity and regional supply-demand balance
• Additives and compounding trends
• Recycled & bio‑based material evolution
• Establish preferred supplier panels and negotiate long-term contracts.

2. Sourcing & Negotiation

• Lead RFQs for all resin requirements (virgin, compounded, recycled grades).
• Negotiate pricing, indexation mechanisms, payment terms, and logistic conditions.
• Input resin cost evolution to pricing teams and program buyers.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and global commodity rules.

3. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Manage and evaluate resin suppliers based on:
• Cost competitiveness
• Quality performance
• Delivery reliability
• Technical support capabilities
• Sustainability criteria (CO₂, recycled content, circularity)
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews.
• Develop joint improvement plans when performance gaps exist.

4. Cost Optimization & Productivity

• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives:
• Resin grade optimization and homologation
• Alternative suppliers or regional sourcing
• Recycled materials or lighter formulations
• Indexation and hedging strategies
• Support Engineering in design-to-cost and VA/VE activities.

5. Program & Plant Support

• Provide resin cost assumptions for RFQs during acquisition phases.
• Support Program Purchasing with resin sourcing decisions for new launches.
• Ensure resin suppliers are ready for SOP (safety stock, logistics flows, homologation).
• Solve plant resin supply issues (shortages, allocations, quality events).

6. Sustainability & Compliance

• Drive sustainability roadmap for resin:
• Increase recycled content (PCR, PIR)
• Promote bio‑based or CO₂‑reduced grades
• Collaborate with suppliers on CO₂ reporting and LCA data
• Ensure adherence to CSR, REACH, and material compliance regulations.

7. Reporting & Governance

• Report resin price evolution, risks, and productivity achievements.
• Maintain accurate databases for index-based pricing and forecasts.
• Prepare commodity reviews and executive presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 3–7+ years of purchasing experience, ideally in raw materials or resin.
• Solid understanding of polymer markets, compounding, and resin manufacturing processes.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in the automotive industry (Tier‑1 preferred).
• Fluent in English; other languages helpful (German, French, Chinese).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical & costing skills
• Technical understanding of polymers
• Supplier negotiation & contract management
• Risk and market volatility management
• Problem‑solving & cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic sourcing, resilience, and long‑term mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-changing materials market

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Resin cost competitiveness vs. market
• Productivity and cost reduction achievements
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, sustainability)
• Security of supply and shortage mitigation
• Successful support to program launches
• Recycled content penetration & CO₂ reduction roadmap
• Forecast accuracy and price evolution reporting

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.