Senior Buyer

Plastic Omnium SA; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Senior Buyer to support direct-material purchasing and production suppliers at our Elkhart manufacturing site. This hands-on, plant-facing role emphasizes supplier ownership and cost-improvement initiatives that directly affect production.

You will manage PO creation, lead-times, and supplier data in SAP, while collaborating with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or supply-chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements.
• SAP or comparable ERP purchasing experience.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned direct materials, commodities, and production suppliers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and supplier data in SAP.
• Monitor deliveries, forecasts, and supplier commitments to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
• Lead supplier recovery and escalation efforts when material or capacity issues arise.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial conditions.
• Identify cost-reduction, localization, and supplier-improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering changes, inventory objectives, and supplier APQP/PPAP activities as needed.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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.

Senior Buyer – Manufacturing

OPmobility | Elkhart, IN | Full-Time | On-Site

OPmobility is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support direct-material purchasing and production suppliers at our Elkhart manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supplier ownership, commercial negotiation, cost improvement, and solving material issues that directly affect production.

What You’ll Do

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned direct materials, commodities, and production suppliers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and supplier data in SAP.
• Monitor deliveries, forecasts, and supplier commitments to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
• Lead supplier recovery and escalation efforts when material or capacity issues arise.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial conditions.
• Identify cost-reduction, localization, and supplier-improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering changes, inventory objectives, and supplier APQP/PPAP activities as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of purchasing or supply-chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements.
• SAP or comparable ERP purchasing experience.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Automotive, battery, electronics, APQP, PPAP, or IATF 16949 experience is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll directly influence material availability, supplier performance, cost savings, inventory, and production continuity. This is a hands‑on plant‑facing purchasing role where you can see the impact of your decisions.

Location: Elkhart, IN
Schedule: Full-Time, primarily on‑site
Travel: Occasional supplier or OPmobility travel

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.