BU PURCHASING COMMODITY PROFESSIONAL -
OPmobility · Barcelona, Spain
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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.
Missions
Missions
KPI and/or main deliverables
Actively participates into the development of the Capital Expenditure commodity strategies and ensures their application.
Achieves company’s objectives in terms of cost-reduction, supply base management, quality and delivery time.
Supports division profitable growth in existing & new regions
Accompanies division Industrial strategy & challenges
Participates to modernisation & Up-grade of existing plants
Anticipates needs of tomorrow
1/ Capex Commodity Purchasing Lead :
Define purchasing strategy & preferred supplier panel for the commodity of her/ his scope
Is key account for global suppliers
2/ Industrial Project :
Is part of OPTIPRO core team and ensure capex Q,C, T and safety project objectives
Sourcing performance
Negotiations of payments conditions
Business plan & strategy commodity in place
Capex dashboard (hours, sourcing metrics etc.)
Contractual frames in place
Activities
She/he is responsible to manage whole purchasing perimeter of the project and define clear S.OW with MRO Plant Buyers;
She/he is responsible to follow and ensure the usage of the internal procedures ref. to purchasing métier, safety and environment;
She/he is responsible for the purchasing capex budget (hours & money) allocated for the project
Capex Commodity purchasing lead
Defines and builds the worldwide purchasing strategies for the commodity under its responsibility according the division needs;
Builds & up- date business plan;
Masters the market commodity: suppliers knowledge, new comers, trends, innovation, mid and long terms risks and opportunities…;
Develops high level of Technical knowledge, cost understanding, market awareness on his/her segments and interact with relevant network (operations, industrial, KHC, experts, etc.);
Establishes global commercial agreements and contractual frames with key suppliers;
Defines the classification and status of supplier;
Could be involved in early phases of project (expertise phase, acquisition phase);
Negotiates global agreement with suppliers / identify bundle plan;
Builds cost models & standards docs
Industrial Project
Defines purchasing macro planning of the project;
Defines the SOW with plant buyer and capex leader;
Manages and executes the kick off meeting with her/his extended team to present the program scope, planning, technical perimeter, objectives, risks and opportunities and also lessons learned from previous projects
Send RFQ , organize pre sourcing / sourcing and nomination according Project Targets
Recommends the sourcing choices according to the plant, project needs and global strategy
Follow suppliers during the industrial project
Ensures the follow up of budget of project and alerts in case of gap.
Cash in/ Cash out management
Each milestones report a global overview of its project in required format
Profile requirements
Engineering Degree / Business school with specialty in purchasing management.
A previous experience in purchasing or in an industrial (and international) environment or as an industrial engineer could be required
Purchasing knowledge
Purchasing strategy management
Technical negotiations
Finance & cash management
Logistics (consignment, incoterms)
English fluent
Good ability for communication
Leadership/Team player
Customer oriented
Rigor & result oriented
Multi-cultural abilities
Medium & long term vision ability
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.
Date: Sep 10, 2026
Location:
Barcelona, ES
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Job Requisition ID: 391039
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