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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.

Junior MRO Buyer – Greer USA

Job description

As a Junior MRO Buyer, you will be working within our plant in Greer, South Carolina. You will be part of an international team to follow-up on the plant’s missions and objectives.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities/activities associated with this position?

• Leading cost savings projects, budget planning support, supplier relationship management, plant relationship management, supplier development, contract management, driving request for quote projects, purchase to pay processes, supplier portal management, strategic buying, understanding plant needs and improving spend and efficiencies within the purchase to pay process.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

What are the expected contributions and KPIs of the role?

• Meeting KPI targets (savings, purchase to pay process, budget analysis and improvements), driving cost savings projects from start to implementation (project management), improving cash flow with reduction of accruals (tied up cash), interpret contract agreements with suppliers, improving how we buy with commodities to support supplier consolidation, capable to investigate price increases and negotiate.                  

Profile

You are a highly motivated young graduate from a business school or university with a strong interest for purchasing, especially Industrial Procurement. As part of your studies, you have already undertaken an international curriculum (e.g., one semester or year outside your home country).

You are a team player who is used to collaborate with different actors. You are flexible and adaptable to a fast-moving environment. You can make decision in complex situations and pay attention to detail.

You are open minded and with a serious desire to embark on an international career. A first experience or internship in the automotive sector can be a plus, as well as a first experience in professional negotiation. You have knowledge in the Microsoft Package (Excel, PPT, Word,…)

Your English is fluent and another language is a plus.

Duration

12 to 18 months asap.

Location

Greer, SC, USA

Contract

V.I.E – as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the VIE Contract for young European. To be eligible to the program, one must be between the age of 18 to 28 years old, have a European citizenship and have never worked in the country where they apply to. You can find more information on the website of Business France:

https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/

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.