BU PURCHASING MRO PROFESSIONAL

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

Manage Indirect Purchasing duties to acquire services, products and spare parts, aligned with strategic goals, policies and procedures

Responsibilities & Activities

•             To lead, negotiate and source non-production suppliers (indirect materials, indirect services, and capital expenditures)

•             Develop and manage assigned regional Indirect Supply Commodity Strategy

•             Manage supplier relationship within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance

•             Ensure the competitiveness of his/her commodity achieving aggressive cost targets, considering quality, cost, technology and compliance to reach PO needs.

•             Long term agreements, supply base management, score card, number of supplier gap closure on activities

•             Challenge/Negotiate Supply Base with data analytics/competitive cost

•             Work closely with internal departments for selection suppliers to obtain best cost competitive pricing

•             Manage and resolve supplier issues

•             Support specification requirements for quoting

•             Support local buying functions: MRO/Stockroom, Plant Office Equipment and contracts

•             Develop and implement Cost Models and Cost Estimating Tools for assigned commodities

•             Drive cost reductions/productivity aligned to global purchasing objectives

•             Review and place purchase orders for non-production requirements

•             Track MRO improvements via MRO scorecard

•             Consistently meet and exceed cost cutting goals

•             Align and keep constant communication with Plants, Regional and Global Indirect Purchasing.

•             Build synergy with divisional relationships.

•             Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facility is in full compliance with all corporate safety regulations.

Profile

•                 College Degree (Major in Business preferred) or equivalent work experience

•                 Minimum of 1 year of experience in Purchasing preferred

Skills and Abilities

•                 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

•                 Ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.

•                 High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.

•                 Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.

•                 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•                 Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

•                 Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work.

•                 Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.

•                 Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.

•                 Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

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.