Program Specific Invest 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.

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

The role of Program Specific Invest Buyer is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Lozorno, Slovakia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the sourcing process according to plant and project needs while respecting company deontology rules and targets for quality, cost, and delivery
• Lead supplier sourcing activities in line with internal purchasing procedures and policies
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure optimal commercial and technical conditions
• Manage the full order-to-pay process, ensuring compliance with the rules of spending authorization, proper contract setup, and timely supplier payments
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance
• Handle supplier-related issues or crises and lead problem-solving activities when required
• Support the identification and implementation of technical cost-saving opportunities with suppliers and internal teams
• Participate in or lead internal cross-functional working groups focused on cost optimization and process improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and environmental regulations within the purchasing scope
• Support acquisition activities by preparing quotations for tooling or process equipment using internal cost models

Requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical or Plastic Engineering, or Business with a specialization in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Experience with automotive tooling suppliers and process equipment sourcing is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of the automotive industry and supplier landscape
• Strong purchasing and supplier management knowledge
• Experience with technical negotiations and contract management
• Understanding of project management principles
• Basic knowledge of finance, cost control, and cash management
• Familiarity with logistics concepts such as consignment stock, VMI, and Incoterms
• Advanced English with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tasks with a results-driven and customer-oriented mindset

Benefits:

• Career development - opportunities to grow within division or group level
• Contribution to third pillar (pension saving)
• Professional training, language courses
• Social events, sport activities
• Referral bonus, improvement idea reward, working anniversary bonus
• Contributions from Social fund, contribution to life events (wedding, birth of the child)
• Maximum pocket money for business trips abroad
• Meals in canteen for 1,00 €
• Yearly salary review based on performance
• Possibility to work from home
• Flexible working hours
• Additional relax day based on seniority
• Coffee for free

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.

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