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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.

• 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

• 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.