COMMODITY BUYER - ELECTRONICS

OPmobility SE; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employment Stability

Private Life Insurance

Privet Healthcare (Luxmed)

Other Social Services (Cafeteria, Mult

Transport allowance

Hybrid work (3 days a week in the_offi

2 days per week work from home

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking a Commodity Buyer to develop and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities within an international manufacturing setting in Kraków. The role focuses on cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and compliance with quality and delivery targets.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance, addressing risks and disruptions while driving continuous improvement and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electronics) or Business with a specialization in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience in commodity purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement within international industrial/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supplier capabilities, cost-saving opportunities, innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an effective, competitive, and reliable supplier base.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Negotiate commercial terms and drive cost optimization while ensuring quality and delivery targets.
• Monitor and report supplier performance, addressing risks and supply disruptions when necessary.
• Manage supplier-related risks including financial stability, dependencies, and business continuity concerns.
• Support productivity improvements and continuous cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing operations within the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with budget and policies.
• Ensure adherence to legal, contractual, environmental, and procurement compliance including purchase-to-pay processes.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business with Purchasing/Supply Chain specialization

Job description

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.

Job Overview

The Commodity Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, and compliance with quality, delivery, and business objectives in an international manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supplier capabilities, cost-saving opportunities, innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an effective, competitive, and reliable supplier base.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Negotiate commercial terms and drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and delivery targets are achieved.
• Monitor and report supplier performance, addressing risks, escalation issues, and supply disruptions when necessary.
• Manage supplier-related risks, including financial stability, dependency, mergers & acquisitions, and business continuity concerns.
• Support and promote productivity improvements, technical cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing operations within the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with budget, procurement policies, and procurement ethics.
• Ensure adherence to legal, contractual, environmental, and corporate compliance requirements, including the purchase-to-pay process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electronics) or Business with a specialization in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Previous experience in commodity purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement within an international industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of commodity management, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Understanding of commercial law, supplier agreements, and procurement compliance.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and supplier performance metrics.
• Familiarity with finance, cost management, logistics concepts, and supply chain processes.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and risk-management capabilities.
• Results-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential and a customer-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employment Stability
• Private Life Insurance
• Privet Healthcare (Luxmed)
• Other Social Services (Cafeteria system, e.g. Multisport card)
• Transport allowance
• Hybrid work (3 days a week in the office and 2 days per week work from home)

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.