PURCHASING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

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.

Main Missions:
    Is responsible with his team for timely supply with raw materials, purchased parts and transport & logistic services at competitive cost and specified quality
    Supervises the development of regional commodity strategies and the implementation of global commodity strategies in the region to create competitive advantage
    Drives purchasing budget and savings process in the region
    Is responsible for compliance with OP purchasing procedures and all other relevant compliance rules within his perimeter
    Fosters innovation in his perimeter (e.g. introduction of new purchasing tools, making innovations from the supply base accessible for OP)
    Drives for his perimeter the implementation of supply chain decarbonization targets in line with OP carbon roadmap

Responsibilities:

1.    Supplier Negotiations and Escalations

    Coaches his team in the preparation and execution of negotiations and escalations with suppliers
    Conducts supplier negotiations and manages the escalation process with suppliers personally when necessary

2.    Commodity Strategy and Supplier Panel Management

    Regularly reviews commodity strategies with Commodity Buyers to ensure that they meet the needs of the business
    Leads the sourcing committee for regional commodities to ensure that supplier nominations are in line with commodity strategies
    Approves new suppliers according to the supplier panel criteria of OP, commodity strategies and business needs

3.    Purchasing Budget and Savings Process / Squeeze Management

    Collaborates with Purchasing Controlling, regional Purchasing Director, Division Purchasing VP and Business Unit Management to develop the purchasing budget
    Breaks down the purchasing budget to the level of buyers
    Regularly reviews the status of savings implementation and identifies corrective actions to close gaps to budget
    Collaborates with Sales Directors to optimize the margin situation

4.    Team Management

    Continually develops his organization by recruiting and developing talent
    Ensures that OP HR processes (e.g. performance review, development review, salary review) are properly executed within his perimeter
    Identifies and addresses training needs in his organization

5.    Must comply with all safety rules and OP / local regulations

Desired Profile:

    Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering)
    Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment
    Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry    Negotiation skills
    Good understanding of product technical aspects and production 
    Financial knowledge 
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
    Ability to create robust relationships and to inspire confidence

    Strong leadership and people development mindset
    Excellent written and oral skills
    Mastering 2 languages (English mandatory)
    Computer literate – (Microsoft office applications)

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.

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