GLOBAL PURCHASING INDIRECT LEADER - ENERGY

OP Mobility; Sainte-Julie; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in mobility is seeking a Global Purchasing Indirect Leader to drive procurement strategies and initiatives in the energy domain. Responsibilities include leading sourcing activities, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving measures across multiple regions. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multicultural environment and requires excellent relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing or a similar role in an international environment.
• Ideally, first experience in either procurement or sales of energy products.
• Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to make informed decisions.

Responsabilités

• Lead sourcing activities across various business groups and plants.
• Contribute to purchasing performance for the Energy Domain.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers.

Connaissances

Strategic purchasing experience

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Relationship management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Master’s degree (Technical + Business Education preferred)

Description du poste

GLOBAL PURCHASING INDIRECT LEADER - ENERGY

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.

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

Missions

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead sourcing activities across BGs and plants, understanding the various leverages at disposal to improve performance and drive synergies;
• Lead Electricity & Gas hedging process (Proposals, Approvals, Implementation)
• Contribute to Purchasing performance for the Energy Domain either by acting directly or by influencing / managing actors in all Regions and in all OPmobility entities
• Cost Optimization: Identify and execute cost‑saving opportunities across various indirect spend categories.
• Lead “Cash is King” initiatives for the scope.
• Push energy Consumption reductions initiatives
• Develop energy storage projects
• Develop the Electricity & Gas budget in close cooperation with the Business Groups. Communicate.
• Continue digitalization of the Domain (ex: PBI)

Activities

• Contribute to development and adaptation of Electricity and Gas categories strategies per country (in close alignment with Global Domain Clusters Managers & Buyers)
• Spend analysis
• Supply market analysis and daily follow‑up of energy prices (Market‑update)
• Identification of sourcing levers
• Contract management
• Optimize and agree on specifications
• Issue Requests for Information (RfI) and Request for Quotation (RfQ)
• Prepare sourcing decisions (Pre‑RfQ and Sourcing Committee)
• Negotiate and finalize contracts
• Contribute to identification and implementation of cost & CO2 savings initiatives for the Domain
• Initiate cross‑BG cost and CO2 savings initiatives and workshops
• Drive the implementation from idea status to realized status
• Supplier & Consultants Relationship Management with top suppliers of the Domain
• Regular performance evaluation and reviews with top suppliers of the Domain
• Lead escalation process in case of supply problems, project delays etc.
• Identify, propose and implement cost savings
• Plan savings initiatives in the savings tracking tool
• Contribute and Support Global Domain Decarbonisation roadmap, when required.
• Special focus on PPAs integration into Electricity Supply Contracts
• Plan, structure and execute cross‑BG sourcings in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Collect and analyze data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
  (Technical + Business Education preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing or a similar role, in an International & multicultural environment
• Ideally, first experience in either procurement or sales of energy products
• Category Management: ability to design and deploy powerful category strategies for Electricity and Gas, in line with Group strategic objectives
• Contract Negotiations: abilities to lead complex contract negotiations and manage supplier’s relationship
• Marketwatch: ability to assess the implications of regulatory requirements (legal, accounting and tax related matters)
• Understanding of energy products and markets including energy contracting & hedging, various types of Power Purchase Agreements
• Decarbonisation: understanding of energies’ decarbonization, via Power Purchase Agreements, Energy Attribute Certificates mechanisms and Voluntary Carbon Offsets
• Data Analysis: proficiency in analyzing procurement data to make informed decisions, predict future demand, and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of financial mechanisms (P&L, budgeting process, etc.). Ability to analyze financial data, perform cost analysis and make recommendations for decision‑making
• Relationship Management: excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Clear and effective communication to manage regular reviews with purchasing executives
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to work within a multicultural 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.