Category Buyer - MRO

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.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Resposibilities

Plan, structure and execute sourcings in close collaboration with internal stakeholders:

• Collect and analyze data
• Optimize and agree on specifications
• Issue Requests for Information (RfI) and Request for Quotation (RfQ)
• Prepare sourcing decisions (Pre-RfQ and Sourcing Committee)
• Finalize contracts

Identify, propose and implement cost savings:

• Initiate cross-BG cost savings initiatives and workshops
• Plan savings initiatives in the savings tracking tool
• Drive the implementation from idea status to realized status
• Ensure correctness and completeness of supplier data in our systems
• Manage supplier risk (financial and CSR)
• Lead escalation process in case of supply problems

Requirements

• University Degree preferably in a discipline like Business Administration, Management Science or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a purchasing department in an international and preferably industrial environment
• Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and executing sourcing projects
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Category Management: Expertise in managing various categories of indirect spend to optimize costs and value
• Supplier Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and service level agreements
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to make informed decisions, predict future demand, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Leadership: Drive sourcing project teams consisting of internal customers and plant/site buyers to exceptional results
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to convey procurement strategies and decisions to various stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and implement innovative solutions
• Fluent in English and Polish
• Employment stability;
• Access to Social Fund benefits;
• Additional social services (e.g., Multisport);

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.