Program Purchasing Manager - Central Europe

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.

Program Purchasing Manager - Central Europe is responsible for managing purchasing project activities and supplier performance within the assigned Central Europe scope. The role ensures that Quality, Cost and Timing targets are achieved, while managing supplier risks, supporting negotiations and driving continuous improvement.

The position is primarily focused on people management, leading and developing the team, while also combining project purchasing, supplier performance, budget follow-up and close cooperation with Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Finance, Logistics, Operations and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

People Management

• Manage and develop the purchasing project team, including workload allocation, coaching, performance follow-up and competency development
• Define and monitor team objectives in line with department and company priorities
• Support performance reviews, training plans and development actions
• Ensure effective team organization and communication across the assigned scope

Performance Management

• Ensure purchasing performance in line with Quality, Cost and Timing objectives
• Manage and escalate supplier risks and issues impacting project delivery, quality, cost, timing or launch readiness
• Support complex technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Monitor purchasing budgets, project hours, cost targets and key performance indicators
• Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes, tools, reporting and ways of working

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Purchasing or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in purchasing
• Experience in project purchasing, supplier management or purchasing performance within automotive, plastics, electronics or similar industrial environment
• Proven people management experience, preferably with dispersed or international teams
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing strategy, supplier performance and project management
• Experience in technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Fluent English and strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

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.