Bu Project Buyer

Position: BU PROJECT BUYER
CONTRACT

VIE - as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the VIE Contract for young Europeans. To be eligible to the program, one must be between the age of 18 to 28 years old, have a European citizenship and have never worked in the country where they apply to (depending on country rules). You can find more information on the website of Business France: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

OPMOBILITY

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.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

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

Mission:
Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Represent local team as Lead Buyer in regional or global development programs
• Negotiate optimal pricing and terms and conditions with suppliers
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components
• Track and maintain program deliverables (sourcing status, financials, supplier timing, etc.)
• Support and drive cost reduction activities aligned with regional and global purchasing objectives
• Manage supplier relationships in accordance with Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
• Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production or pre-production requirements and issue subsequent purchase orders
• Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems
• Lead team sourcing (kick-off) meetings with suppliers upon award
• Initiate cross-functional meetings with program team and suppliers
• Coordinate engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs

Profile :

• College Degree (Major in Business preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Purchasing preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

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.

Date:
Jan 28, 2026

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