BU PURCHASING COMMODITY LEADER

Join a dynamic, international team where your expertise will directly shape global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive impactful cost‑reduction initiatives. As a Commodity Buyer, you will act as a strategic leader across regional and global teams, influencing decisions that support OPmobility’s long-term growth and operational excellence.

You’ll leverage your market knowledge, supplier management skills, and data-driven mindset to develop and execute best‑in‑class commodity strategies—while continuously optimizing cost, quality, and supply-chain performance.

This is a salaried, exempt position requiring both domestic and international travel.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership & Supplier Management

• Lead regional and global cross-functional teams to build and execute global commodity strategies for assigned commodities.
• Partner with the Legal department to ensure all supplier agreements (Master Agreements, FIAs, NDAs, Consignment Agreements) are compliant and commercially sound.
• Manage suppliers within the Extended Enterprise framework and in alignment with the Purchasing Responsibility Matrix.
• Conduct supplier development and capability assessments for existing and potential suppliers.

Cost Optimization & Performance

• Own aggressive material cost reduction targets and deliver monthly performance results (actual vs. target).
• Lead VAVE efforts from idea generation to implementation, partnering closely with suppliers, program teams, and manufacturing sites.
• Develop cost models and cost‑estimating tools to improve negotiation leverage and sourcing accuracy.
• Use KPIs, data analytics, and best procurement practices to drive continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify supply‑chain risks and implement robust mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, global regulations, and geopolitical/economic considerations affecting supply.

Program Support

• Support Program Buyers with RFQs, sourcing decisions, and program purchasing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment of all sourcing decisions with global commodity strategies.
• Approve purchase orders and sourcing recommendations to meet program timing and cost requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Support supplier quality and performance goals through the Supplier Scorecard process.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to corrective action plans.
• Assist with special projects and cross‑functional reviews as needed.

Key Performance Indicators

• Material cost reduction (actual vs. target)
• Supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost)
• VAVE savings delivered
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Compliance with global sourcing strategies

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Commodity Buyer or in a similar purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• CPM certification or experience in the plastics or fuel-line industry is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to influence, align teams, and deliver results.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, understand manufacturing processes, and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and work ethic.
• Effective relationship builder at all levels—internal and external.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when necessary.