Transport Buyer with German

OPmobility SE; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Gliwice, Poland, is seeking a Transport Buyer with German to develop sourcing and purchasing strategies for road freight services, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts in a global mobility group.

You will drive cost optimization, monitor supplier performance, and ensure quality, delivery, and compliance while collaborating with procurement, logistics, and finance teams; fluent English and German, plus strong Excel and SAP experience, are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or logistics sourcing.
• Strong understanding of transportation, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Fluent English and German.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies for road freight services.
• Identify market opportunities and trends to optimize costs, supplier performance, and service quality.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving cost-reduction and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiation activities in line with plant and project requirements.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, and delivery targets across the assigned logistics categories.
• Manage the Order-to-Pay process, ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies and authorization procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, and continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

German language

English language

Procurement

Negotiation

Tools

SAP

Tendering platforms

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. The role of Transport Buyer with German will be based in our office in Gliwice, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies for road freight services.
• Identify market opportunities and trends to optimize costs, supplier performance, and service quality.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving cost-reduction and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiation activities in line with plant and project requirements.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, and delivery targets across the assigned logistics categories.
• Manage the Order-to-Pay process, ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies and authorization procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, and continuous improvement actions.

Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or logistics sourcing experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Good understanding of transportation, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge (Pivot Tables, data analysis, reporting).
• Experience with SAP and e-sourcing/tendering platforms is an advantage.
• Fluent English and German.
• Experience in commodity management and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Holiday and summer bonus.
• Employee referral program.
• Multisport card.
• Access to a private health insurance program for the employee and their family (with employee co-payment).
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid work model.
• Free parking space.

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.