Junior Buyer

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

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.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

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

MISSION

The Procurement Analyst evaluates potential suppliers based on price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support, then contract the product or service to be delivered.

Responsibilities & Activities  

New Product Development:

• Responsible for communication between Engineering and Suppliers for sourcing parts during the design and development process
• Collaborates with Project Managers to plan and prioritize purchasing activities
• Reviews new part number releases, collaborates with Sales and Engineering to determine estimated annual usage (EAU)
• Delivers requests for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers, reviews quote and determines the best suited supplier based on pricing, MOQ, and quality
• Updates the system with quotes
• Reviews engineering change notices (ECN) and provides when updated prints/documents are required

Supplier Improvement Program:

• Maintains supplier performance records
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with shipments, prices, products, or quality issues
• Generates Quarterly Vendor report cards and summary reports
• Evaluates supplier performance
• Provides improvement plans and collaborates with suppliers until improvements are complete

Supplier Selection Process:

• Reviews current supply base and determines if any current supplier can meet our business needs
• Researches new and selects suppliers

Purchasing:

• Prioritizes and sends approved purchase orders and supporting documents to Suppliers
• Updates/confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and pricing
• Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports non-conformances
• Evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, and availability
• Studies purchase history and forecast, inventory levels and replenishment cycles
• Procures items specified by other departments using the Purchase Order Requisition Procedure
• Ensures on-time delivery

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure legal compliance with state, federal and OSHA requirements
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Within his/her scope of responsibility, he/she respects the standards and rules in terms of Quality, Safety and Environment contributing to the IMS process management and improvement

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• High School Diploma and a minimum of two years of purchasing experience with a project management background
• Intermediate MS Office suite skill level (High level of Excel is a must)
• Streamlined attitude towards project completion, cost savings initiatives, proper inventory levels, and sourcing and maintaining high quality suppliers
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Job Technical skills

• Ability to research and negotiate
• A strong background in math and communications skills is imperative
• Ability to successfully interface with various internal departments and business units at all company levels; ability to undertake difficult conversations
• Financial analytical skills

Job Soft skills

• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things

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