COUNTRY PURCHASING INDIRECT PROFESSIONAL

OP Mobility; Weißenburg in Bayern; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative mobility solutions provider in Germany is seeking a COUNTRY PURCHASING INDIRECT PROFESSIONAL to lead sourcing activities and optimize costs. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in both English and German. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contracts. The role aims to enhance supplier performance and contribute to cost savings efforts.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing industry environment.
• At least 3 years in Purchasing, preferably indirect Purchasing.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex sourcing projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead sourcing activities across business groups and plants.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities across indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers for quality service.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation Skills

Project Management Skills

Data Analysis

Supplier Risk Management

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Intellect

Fluent English

Fluent German

Ausbildung

University Degree in Business Administration, Management Science or Engineering

Certified Procurement Professional

Jobbeschreibung

COUNTRY PURCHASING INDIRECT 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.

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.

Qualification & Competences requirements

• Education/Qualification
• Key technical competencies
• Other Requirements
• University Degree preferably in a discipline like Business Administration, Management Science or Engineering
• Specific Purchasing qualification either from academic or professional sphere (e.g. Certified Procurement Professional)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry environment including minimum of 3 years in Purchasing (preferably indirect Purchasing)
• Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and executing complex sourcing projects
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Category Management: Expertise in managing various categories of indirect spend to optimize costs and value
• Supplier Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and service level agreements
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to make informed decisions, predict future demand, and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Leadership: Drive sourcing project teams consisting of internal customers and plant/site buyers to exceptional results
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to convey procurement strategies and decisions to various stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address procurement challenges and implement innovative solutions
• Commercial Intellect: Understanding of market trends and business needs to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
• Fluent in English and German

Missions

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead sourcing activities across BGs and plants, understanding the various leverages at disposal to improve performance and drive synergies; Ensure that sourcing strategies for indirect categories are developed and implemented in alignment with Global Domain Management to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Cost Optimization: Identify and execute cost‑saving opportunities across various indirect spend categories
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high‑quality service and continuous improvement
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with business rules and procedures
• Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Purchasing savings (contribution to M2 savings, cost avoidance)
• Completion of sourcings within agreed timeline
• Compliance (# of non‑conformities in internal audits)

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.