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GLOBAL PURCHASING INDIRECT MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN

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.

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

This position can be located at any OPmobility location worldwide

Missions 

  • Ensure Purchasing domain strategy is fully aligned to meet the function Supply Chain  strategy and priorities for a Total Cost of Ownership impact 

  • Drive Purchasing performance for the commodities of the Domain either by acting directly or by influencing / managing actors in all Regions and in all OPmobility entities. 

  • Pursue Excellence across all dimensions of Domain management, incl. 

    • Domain strategy, 

    • Processes, systems & tools, 

    • People & organization (together with Group SC Performance Director)

    • Total cost of ownership optimization resulting from implementing domain strategies which are aligned with functions strategies 
    • Working Capital Optimization resulting from Inventory Reduction & Payment Term Optimization
    • Contribution to OPmobility’s carbon reduction roadmap 
    • Complexity management, e.g. consolidation of spend with strategic supplier panel 
    • Data integrity, e.g. correct qualification of suppliers and correct classification of spend according to purchasing taxonomy 
    • Internal Customer Satisfaction
     
     
     
     

    Activities

    Develop together with business functions and implement category strategies for the Domain:  

    • Spend analysis  

    • Supply market analysis  

    • Business needs 

    • Identification of sourcing levers  

    • Benchmarking (internal & external) 

    • Supplier panel management (strategic and tactical criteria, entry and exit,..) 

    Plan, structure and execute cross-BG sourcings in close collaboration with internal stakeholders:  

    • Collect and analyze data  

    • Optimize and agree on specifications  

    • Issue Requests for Information (RfI) and Request for Quotation (RfQ)  

    • Conduct negotiations  

    • Prepare sourcing decisions (Pre-RfQ and Sourcing Committee)  

    • Finalize contracts  

    Animate the identification and implementation of cost savings initiatives for the Domain:  

    • Initiate cross-BG cost savings initiatives and workshops  

    • Drive the implementation from idea status to realized status  

    • Supplier Relationship Management with top suppliers of the Domain  

      • GEMBA visit of suppliers’ premises. Organization of suppliers’ day, participation to fairs.. 

      • Regular performance evaluation and reviews with top suppliers of the Domain 

      • Lead escalation process in case of supply problems 

      Identify and implement actions to improve OPmobility’s competitive position with regards to the Domain 

      • Improve efficiency of processes and systems used in the context of the Domain 

      • Develop the organization and support the development of talent for the Domain 

     

Qualification & Competencies requirements 

  • Master’s degree 
    (Technical + Business Education preferred) 

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic purchasing or a similar role, in an International/multicultural environment. Background in operational supply chain (Transport, Packaging, Warehouse) is required for the SC domain.

  • Ability to design and deploy powerful category strategies, in line with Group strategic objectives  

  • Strong experience in leading complex contract negotiations and supplier management.  

  • Capacity to streamline processes and tools  

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills  

  • Knowledge of financial mechanisms (P&L, budgeting process, etc.). Ability to analyze financial data, perform cost analysis and make recommendations for decision-making 

  • Mastery of procurement practices.  

  • For SC domain: a sound knowledge of Transport & warehouse operations & if possible, Packaging is required 

  • Strong Leadership and Change Management skills, capacity to influence at all levels of the organization  

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders 

  • Clear and effective communication to convey procurement strategies and decisions to various stakeholders

  • Fluent in English (other languages such as Spanish appreciated) 

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.
Date:  Dec 5, 2025
Location: 

Levallois, FR

Job Requisition ID:  386728
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