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.

Main Missions

 Is responsible with his team for timely supply with raw materials, purchased parts and transport & logistic services at competitive cost and specified quality

 Supervises the development of regional commodity strategies and the implementation of global commodity strategies in the region to create competitive advantage

 Drives purchasing budget and savings process in the region

 Is responsible for compliance with OP purchasing procedures and all other relevant compliance rules within his perimeter

 Fosters innovation in his perimeter (e.g. introduction of new purchasing tools, making innovations from the supply base accessible for OP)

 Drives for his perimeter the implementation of supply chain decarbonization targets in line with OP carbon roadmap

Responsibilities

- Supplier Negotiations and Escalations

 Coaches his team in the preparation and execution of negotiations and escalations with suppliers

 Conducts supplier negotiations and manages the escalation process with suppliers personally when necessary

- Commodity Strategy and Supplier Panel Management

 Regularly reviews commodity strategies with Commodity Buyers to ensure that they meet the needs of the business

 Leads the sourcing committee for regional commodities to ensure that supplier nominations are in line with commodity strategies

 Approves new suppliers according to the supplier panel criteria of OP,



commodity strategies and business needs

- Purchasing Budget and Savings Process / Squeeze Management

 Collaborates with Purchasing Controlling, regional Purchasing Director, Division Purchasing VP and Business Unit Management to develop the purchasing budget

 Breaks down the purchasing budget to the level of buyers

 Regularly reviews the status of savings implementation and identifies corrective actions to close gaps to budget

 Collaborates with Sales Directors to optimize the margin situation

- Team Management

 Continually develops his organization by recruiting and developing talent

 Ensures that OP HR processes (e.g. performance review, development review, salary review) are properly executed within his perimeter

 Identifies and addresses training needs in his organization

- Must comply with all safety rules and OP / local regulations

Desired Profile

 Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering)

 Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment

 Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry Negotiation skills

 Good understanding of product technical aspects and production

 Financial knowledge

 Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment





 Ability to create robust relationships and to inspire confidence

 Strong leadership and people development mindset

 Excellent written and oral skills

 Mastering 2 languages (English mandatory)

 Computer literate – (Microsoft office applications)

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 integral scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

📌 Purchasing Associate Director (México)
🏢 Opmobility
📍 México