Indirect Purchasing Buyer - VIE

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.

Mission

Lead Indirect Purchasing duties to acquire services and products, in accordance with strategic goals, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Activities

• Negotiate and source non-production suppliers (indirect materials, indirect services, and capital expenditures)
• Develop and manage assigned regional Indirect Supply Commodity Strategy
• Manage supplier relationships within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
• Long term agreements, supply base management, and score card monitoring
• Challenge/Negotiate Supply Base with data analytics/competitive cost
• Work closely with internal departments and cross business units for selection suppliers to obtain best cost competitive pricing
• Manage and resolve supplier issues
• Support local buying functions: RFI, RFQ, Capex
• Develop and implement Cost Models and Cost Estimating Tools
• Drive cost reductions/productivity aligned to global purchasing objectives
• Track plant cost improvements
• Align and keep constant communication with Plants, Regional and Global Indirect Purchasing.
• Build synergy with divisional relationships.

Profile Requirements

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance or other supply chain area 
• One/two year of previous experience in Indirect procurement or purchasing areas

Job Technical skills

• Deep understanding of RFx processes.
• Good understanding of a Source-To-Pay process, including knowledge of Category Management principles
• Ability to perform Spend Analysis and rationalize tail spend.
• Strong MS Office skills required. Advanced Excel, SAP will be additional advantage
• Collect, maintain, and analyze bid data

Job Soft skills

• Strong analytical skills and business judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to negotiate and solving problems
• Strong English and Spanish, written and communication skills
• Collaborative / Teamwork - Enjoys and thrives in an environment that fosters working jointly on projects and decisions. Flexibility to flow to highest priority work

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.