Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution! OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility. A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.
Job Title: Indirect Purchasing Manager
Manage Indirect Purchasing duties to acquire services, products and spare parts, aligned with strategic goals, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Activities:
• To lead, negotiate and source non-production suppliers (indirect materials, indirect services, and capital expenditures) • Develop and manage assigned regional Indirect Supply Commodity Strategy • Manage supplier relationship within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance • Ensure the competitiveness of his/her commodity achieving aggressive cost targets, considering quality, cost, technology and compliance to reach PO needs • Long term agreements, supply base management, score card, number of supplier gap closure on activities • Challenge/Negotiate Supply Base with data analytics/competitive cost • Work closely with internal departments for selection suppliers to obtain best cost competitive pricing • Manage and resolve supplier issues • Support specification requirements for quoting • Support local buying functions: MRO/Stockroom, Plant Office Equipment and contracts • Develop and implement Cost Models and Cost Estimating Tools for assigned commodities • Drive cost reductions/productivity aligned to global purchasing objectives • Review and place purchase orders for non-production requirements • Track MRO improvements via MRO scorecard • Consistently meet and exceed cost cutting goals • Align and keep constant communication with Plants, Regional and Global Indirect Purchasing • Build synergy with divisional relationships • Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives • Ensures that facility is in full compliance with all corporate safety regulations
Profile:
• College Degree (Major in Business preferred) or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Purchasing preferred
Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data • High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information • Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively • Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions • Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization • Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Diversity and Equality:
As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.