PURCHASING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

OP Mobility; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OPmobility is seeking a Purchasing Associate Director to lead regional procurement of raw materials, parts, and logistics. You will drive regional commodity strategies, manage supplier negotiations, and oversee budget and savings initiatives in a multinational automotive environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree (BA/Engineering), 8+ years in industrial purchasing, and strong leadership with English fluency.

Formación

• Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry Negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of product technical aspects and production.
• Financial knowledge.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to create robust relationships and to inspire confidence.
• Strong leadership and people development mindset.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Mastering 2 languages (English mandatory).
• Computer literate – (Microsoft office applications).

Responsabilidades

• Coaches his team in the preparation and execution of negotiations and escalations with suppliers.
• Conducts supplier negotiations and manages the escalation process with suppliers personally when necessary.
• Regularly reviews commodity strategies with Commodity Buyers to ensure that they meet the needs of the business.
• Leads the sourcing committee for regional commodities to ensure that supplier nominations are in line with commodity strategies.
• Approves new suppliers according to the supplier panel criteria of OP, commodity strategies and business needs.
• Collaborates with Purchasing Controlling, regional Purchasing Director, Division Purchasing VP and Business Unit Management to develop the purchasing budget.
• Breaks down the purchasing budget to the level of buyers.
• Regularly reviews the status of savings implementation and identifies corrective actions to close gaps to budget.
• Collaborates with Sales Directors to optimize the margin situation.
• Continually develops his organization by recruiting and developing talent.
• Ensures that OP HR processes (e.g. performance review, development review, salary review) are properly executed within his perimeter.
• Identifies and addresses training needs in his organization.
• Must comply with all safety rules and OP / local regulations

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Languages - English

MS Office

Educación

Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

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PURCHASING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Main Missions

• Is responsible with his team for timely supply with raw materials, purchased parts and transport & logistic services at competitive cost and specified quality
• Supervises the development of regional commodity strategies and the implementation of global commodity strategies in the region to create competitive advantage
• Drives purchasing budget and savings process in the region
• Is responsible for compliance with OP purchasing procedures and all other relevant compliance rules within his perimeter
• Fosters innovation in his perimeter (e.g. introduction of new purchasing tools, making innovations from the supply base accessible for OP)
• Drives for his perimeter the implementation of supply chain decarbonization targets in line with OP carbon roadmap

Responsibilities

1. Supplier Negotiations and Escalations
   • Coaches his team in the preparation and execution of negotiations and escalations with suppliers
   • Conducts supplier negotiations and manages the escalation process with suppliers personally when necessary
2. Commodity Strategy and Supplier Panel Management
   • Regularly reviews commodity strategies with Commodity Buyers to ensure that they meet the needs of the business
   • Leads the sourcing committee for regional commodities to ensure that supplier nominations are in line with commodity strategies
   • Approves new suppliers according to the supplier panel criteria of OP, commodity strategies and business needs
3. Purchasing Budget and Savings Process / Squeeze Management
   • Collaborates with Purchasing Controlling, regional Purchasing Director, Division Purchasing VP and Business Unit Management to develop the purchasing budget
   • Breaks down the purchasing budget to the level of buyers
   • Regularly reviews the status of savings implementation and identifies corrective actions to close gaps to budget
   • Collaborates with Sales Directors to optimize the margin situation
4. Team Management
   • Continually develops his organization by recruiting and developing talent
   • Ensures that OP HR processes (e.g. performance review, development review, salary review) are properly executed within his perimeter
   • Identifies and addresses training needs in his organization
5. Must comply with all safety rules and OP / local regulations

Desired Profile

• Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment
• Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry Negotiation skills
• Good understanding of product technical aspects and production
• Financial knowledge
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to create robust relationships and to inspire confidence
• Strong leadership and people development mindset
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Mastering 2 languages (English mandatory)
• Computer literate – (Microsoft office applications)

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.