Purchasing Project

OP Mobility; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading sustainable mobility company in Barcelona is seeking a Purchasing Project Manager to manage purchasing activities and ensure supplier performance on Quality, Cost, and Timing. Candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, alongside strong negotiation and project management skills. Fluency in French and English is essential. The role involves collaboration on sourcing strategies and overseeing the purchasing budget, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

Servicios

Diversity and equality focus

Formación

• 2/3 years experience in purchasing within an industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations and project purchasing.
• Solid understanding of QCT principles.

Responsabilidades

• Manage all program purchasing activities per Group policies.
• Ensure supplier performance on Quality, Cost, and Timing.
• Collaborate with Lead Buyers on sourcing activities.
• Prepare and negotiate RFQs and analyze market conditions.
• Handle purchase orders and payment follow-up.

Conocimientos

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Project purchasing management

RFQ management

Analytical skills

Budget management

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Educación

Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business, Engineering or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

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Purchasing Project

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution! OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OP’nSoft.

With economic revenue of 11.6 billion euros in 2024 and a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage all program purchasing activities (excluding CAPEX) in compliance with Group purchasing policies
• Ensure supplier performance on Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT) for all free-sourced suppliers within the project scope
• Collaborate with Lead Buyers on sourcing activities and selecting competitive suppliers
• Prepare and negotiate RFQs, analyze market conditions, and recommend sourcing decisions to the Sourcing Board
• Draft and implement supplier contracts in line with project objectives
• Manage the purchasing budget (hours and costs), validate initial estimates, and monitor variances with convergence plans
• Handle purchase orders and payment follow-up to ensure deadlines and commitments are met
• Identify and anticipate project risks, propose action plans, and coordinate task forces for critical supplier issues
• Support supplier quality and launch readiness, ensuring Tier 2 readiness and a smooth, non-event launch
• Coordinate the extended purchasing team, prepare project reports (RPM), and track key milestones
• Maintain the project database and ensure compliance with purchasing processes, including Optimap work packages
• Contribute to continuous improvement, participate in workshops, and capitalize on lessons learned at project closure

Profil

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Purchasing, Business, Engineering, or equivalent
• 2/3 years of experience in purchasing within an industrial environment (including VIE or apprentisśe programs)
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy, and project purchasing management
• Solid understanding of QCT principles and launch readiness processes
• Technical skills: RFQ management, contract drafting, supplier performance monitoring; proficiency in ERP systems (Optimap is a plus)
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage complex budgets with rigor and attention to detail
• Fluent in French and English, with strong communication and influencing abilities
• Highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment

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.