BU PURCHASING COMMODITY PROFESSIONAL

OP Mobility; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Tuzla seeks a BU Purchasing Commodity Professional to lead supplier strategies, manage the supplier base, and drive cost-saving initiatives within the automotive mobility context.

You will analyze markets, select suppliers, manage contracts, and ensure compliant sourcing aligned with quality, cost, and delivery goals while upholding CSR and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in business, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Minimum 2 years in purchasing in an industrial company (automotive preferred).
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• SAP knowledge (MM module).
• Logistics knowledge.
• Finance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define purchasing strategies for supplier scope and identify market opportunities.
• Manage sourcing processes according to plant and project needs with quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Oversee the order-to-pay process, ensure spend authorization rules and contracts are properly set up.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier negotiations and relationships.
• Contribute to the Purchasing Budget with sustainable cost-saving activities.
• Lead risk management for the commodity and support internal problem-solving efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

SAP MM knowledge

Logistics knowledge

Finance knowledge

2+ years purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP MM

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BU PURCHASING COMMODITY PROFESSIONAL

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Business related studies (at least Bachelor level)
• Min. 2 years of experience in an industrial company within purchasing (automotive preferred)
• Excellent analytical skills
• SAP knowledge (MM module)
• Logistics knowledge
• Finance knowledge

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Is in charge of the purchasing strategies for his supplier scope, identifying the market opportunities (economical, technological and geographical), managing his suppliers list & the cost reduction programs.
• Is responsible for the sourcing process according to the plant & project needs in observation of the deontology rules and in the objectives set in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
• Is in charge of the “order to pay” process: verifies that the spend authorization rules are respected, that the necessary orders and contracts are set-up properly and tracks the conditions of application. Ensures that the suppliers are paid in the term negotiated.
• Manages if necessary any crisis with the suppliers and supports any escalation activities.
• Contributes to the Purchasing Budget with sustainable cost saving activities
• Productivity, supply base management, debt management, right first time invoicing, sourcing in compliance with target.
• Proposes the commodity strategy and manages the supply base accordingly
• He is responsible for market analysis (benchmark, professional fairs, market trends, innovation...)
• Manages the suppliers relationships according to PO purchasing policy
• Follows and reports the suppliers performance
• Leads the suppliers sourcing process in the respect of the procedures
• Leads negotiation with the suppliers and internal customers
• He is in charge of contract management with suppliers
• Is responsible for his commodity in terms of Q, C, T
• Promotes the technical savings proposed by the suppliers
• Takes part or leads internal working groups for technical savings identification or problem solving
• Leads each time necessary the problem solving process
• He’s responsible for the risk management of his commodity (financial health of suppliers, M&A, dependence ratio…)
• Commits & Manages his portfolio in line with budget
• Follows the CSR objectives of the company and ensures that it is being applied on his scope
• He is committed to the respect of legal & environmental rules applicable on its markets

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.