Senior Buyer

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.

OPmobility Modules develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% OPmobility, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Procurement Management: Source, negotiate, and purchase goods, materials, and services to meet the company's operational requirements.
• Supplier Evaluation: Assess and evaluate suppliers, conduct performance reviews, and manage performance improvement activities.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities for cost savings.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers to identify areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
• Supply Chain Continuity: Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials, and communicate any supply problems that may impact business operations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures, and relevant regulations during supplier negotiations and contract awards.
• Cost Management: Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and work towards continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers on new projects, supplies, and initiatives, and advise on the impact of changes.
• Cost Saving Initiatives: Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings
• Issue Resolution: Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
• Reporting: Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as required, and keep stakeholders informed of any risks or concerns.
• People Management: Mentor and coach junior buyers to enhance their career and professional development.
• Equipment Sourcing: Source and purchase equipment necessary for production, maintenance, and operational efficiency
• MRO Management: Oversee the purchase of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, ensuring the availability of essential materials and services for the upkeep of equipment and facilities
• Understand and comply with company EHS policy
• Data Analysis Skills: Utilize strong data analysis skills to interpret procurement data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations to improve purchasing strategies
• Reporting and Presentation: Develop and present detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating data insights and procurement performance

Professional /Technical Training:

• PC / common working knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Knowledge / experience in Project Work
• Facilitator-/presentation techniques
• SAP / common working knowledge
• Skilled negotiator / contract management
• Intermediate to advanced Analysis skills
• Technical understanding of product, parts and equipment

Related Experience/Specialized Knowledge:

• 3-5 years in similar position
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Automotive purchasing and Program Launch experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management, Engineering or Equivalent

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.