Commodity Buyer

OP Mobility; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Life Insurance

Social Fund

Multisport

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Commodity Buyer to secure competitive pricing and uninterrupted material supply for a global mobility leader.

You will perform market analyses, manage supplier performance, and lead strategic sourcing and negotiations across automotive components in an international, innovation-driven environment.

The role requires a Master’s or Engineering degree, 3–5 years in purchasing, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Engineering degree.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong purchasing expertise with strategic mindset.
• Knowledge of commodity strategy and market trends.
• Experience in negotiations and supplier management.
• Travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis (benchmark, professional fairs, market trends, innovation).
• Follow and report the supplier’s performance.
• Lead the supplier’s sourcing process in respect of the procedures.
• Take part or lead internal working groups for cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure competitive pricing and uninterrupted material supply.
• Manage and evaluate the supplier base, making decisions on supplier selection.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities (e.g. process or material improvements).
• Lead price, contract, and technical negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage the suppliers’ relationships according to OPmobility purchasing policy.
• Monitor supplier performance and risks (financial, operational) and take preventive action.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Market knowledge

Finance & cost structure

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s or Engineering degree

Job description

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Commodity Buyer

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.

Responsibilities:

• Market analysis (benchmark, professional fairs, market trends, innovation).


• Following and reporting the supplier’s performance.


• Leading the supplier’s sourcing process in respect of the procedures.


• Taking part or leading internal working groups for technical savings identification or problem solving.


• Ensuring competitive pricing and uninterrupted material supply.


• Managing and evaluating the supplier base, making decisions on supplier selection.


• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities (e.g. process or material improvements).


• Leading price, contract, and technical negotiations with suppliers.


• Managing the suppliers’ relationships according to OPmobility purchasing policy.


• Monitoring supplier performance and risks (financial, operational) and taking preventive action.

Profile:

• Master’s or Engineering degree.


• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the automotive sector, or equivalent relevant experience


• Strong purchasing expertise with a strategic mindset.


• Purchasing market knowledge & commodity strategy management


• Experience in negotiations and supplier management.


• Good understanding of finance, cost structures, and cash flow.


• Willingness to travel.


• Employment Stability.


• Private Life Insurance.


• Social Fund.


• Other Social Services (e.g. Multisport).

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.