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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

Is in charge of the purchasing strategies for his suppliers range, identifying the market opportunities (economical, technological and geographical), managing his suppliers list & the cost reduction programs.Is responsible for the sourcing process according to the plant & project needs in observation of the deontology rules and in the objectives set in terms of quality, cost and delivery.

Is in charge of the “order to pay” process: verifies that the spent authorization rules are respected set up the necessary orders and contracts and tracks the conditions of application. Insures that the suppliers are paid in the term negotiated

Manages if necessary any crisis with the suppliers

Activities

Proposes the commodity strategy and manages the supply base accordinglyHis/her responsible for his market analysis (benchmark, professional fairs, market trends, innovation...)

Manages the suppliers relationships according to PO purchasing policy

Follows and reports the suppliers performance

Leads the suppliers sourcing process in the respect of the procedures

Leads negotiation with the suppliers and internal customers

He/she is in charge of contractualization with suppliers

Is responsible for his commodity in terms of Q, C, T

Promotes the technical savings proposed by the suppliers

Takes part or leads internal working groups for technical savings identification or problem solving

Leads each time necessary the problem solving process

He/She’s responsible for the risk management of his commodity (financial health of suppliers, M&A, dependence ratio…)

Commits & manages his/her portfolio in line with budget

He/she is committed to the respect of legal & environmental rules applicable on its markets

Competences required:

Mechanical or Plastic Engineering Degree or business background with specialty in purchasing management.

Depending on the commodity, a previous experience as a commodity buyer could be required in an industrial & international environment

Markets, purchasing, and commodity strategy management knowledge

Technical negotiations, companies and commercial laws knowledge

Project management

Finance & cash management

Logistics

English fluent

Good ability for communication, leadership, team playing

Customer oriented

Rigor & result oriented

Multi-task 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: Aug 28, 2026

Location:

Barcelona, ES

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Job Requisition ID: 390292