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BU PURCHASING COMMODITY PROFESSIONAL -

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Missions

  • Missions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • KPI and/or main deliverables
  • Actively participates into the development of the Capital Expenditure commodity strategies and ensures their application.
  • Achieves company’s objectives in terms of cost-reduction, supply base management, quality and delivery time.

 

  • Supports division profitable growth in existing & new regions
  • Accompanies  division Industrial strategy & challenges
  • Participates to modernisation & Up-grade of existing plants
  • Anticipates needs of tomorrow

 

1/ Capex Commodity Purchasing Lead :

  • Define  purchasing strategy & preferred supplier panel  for the commodity of her/ his  scope
  • Is key account for global suppliers

 

2/ Industrial Project :

  • Is part of OPTIPRO core team  and  ensure  capex Q,C, T and safety project objectives

 

  • Sourcing performance
  • Negotiations of payments conditions
  • Business plan & strategy commodity in place
  • Capex dashboard (hours, sourcing metrics etc.)
  • Contractual frames in place

 

Activities

  • She/he is responsible to manage whole purchasing perimeter of the project and define clear S.OW with MRO Plant Buyers;
  • She/he is responsible to follow and ensure the usage of the internal procedures ref. to purchasing métier, safety and environment;
  • She/he is responsible for the purchasing capex budget (hours & money) allocated for the project

 

 

 

Capex Commodity purchasing lead

  • Defines and builds the worldwide purchasing strategies for the commodity under its responsibility according the division needs;
  • Builds & up- date business plan;
  • Masters the market commodity: suppliers knowledge, new comers, trends, innovation, mid and long terms risks and opportunities…;
  • Develops high level of Technical knowledge, cost understanding, market awareness on his/her segments and interact with relevant network (operations, industrial, KHC, experts, etc.);
  • Establishes global commercial agreements and contractual frames with key suppliers;
  • Defines the classification and status of supplier;
  • Could be involved in early phases of project (expertise phase, acquisition phase);
  • Negotiates global agreement with suppliers / identify bundle plan;
  • Builds cost models & standards docs

 

Industrial Project

  • Defines purchasing macro planning of the project;
  • Defines the SOW with plant buyer and capex leader;
  • Manages and executes the kick off meeting with her/his extended team to present the program scope, planning, technical perimeter, objectives, risks and opportunities and also lessons learned from  previous projects
  • Send RFQ , organize  pre sourcing / sourcing  and nomination according Project Targets
  • Recommends the sourcing choices according to the plant, project needs and global strategy
  • Follow suppliers during the industrial  project
  • Ensures the follow up of budget of project and alerts in case of gap.
  • Cash in/ Cash out management
  • Each milestones report a global overview of its project in required format

 

 

Profile requirements

  • Engineering Degree / Business school with specialty in purchasing management.

 

A previous experience in purchasing or in an industrial  (and international) environment or as an industrial engineer could be required

  • Purchasing knowledge
  • Purchasing strategy management
  • Technical negotiations
  • Finance & cash management
  • Logistics (consignment, incoterms)
  • English fluent
  • Good ability for communication
  • Leadership/Team player
  • Customer oriented
  • Rigor & result oriented
  • Multi-cultural abilities
  • Medium & long term vision ability

 

 

 

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

Date:  Sep 10, 2026
Location: 

Barcelona, ES

Job Requisition ID:  391039

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