BU PURCHASING PROJECT 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: 
Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.
Responsibilities:

• Represent local team as Lead Buyer in regional or global development programs
• Negotiate optimal pricing and terms and conditions with suppliers
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components
• Track and maintain program deliverables (sourcing status, financials, supplier timing, etc.)
• Support and drive cost reduction activities aligned with regional and global purchasing objectives
• Manage supplier relationships in accordance with Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
• Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production or pre-production requirements and issue subsequent purchase orders
• Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems
• Lead team sourcing (kick-off) meetings with suppliers upon award
• Initiate cross-functional meetings with program team and suppliers
• Coordinate engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs

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.