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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 integral 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
1. 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
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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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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 **** by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until **** 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 ****, 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.
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📌 Purchasing Associate Director (Nuevo León)
🏢 Op Mobility
📍 Nuevo León