Bu Purchasing Commodity Leader

Position: BU PURCHASING COMMODITY LEADER
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.

Join a dynamic, international team where your expertise will directly shape global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive impactful cost‑reduction initiatives. As a Commodity Buyer, you will act as a strategic leader across regional and global teams, influencing decisions that support OPmobility's long-term growth and operational excellence.

You'll leverage your market knowledge, supplier management skills, and data-driven mindset to develop and execute best‑in‑class commodity strategies-while continuously optimizing cost, quality, and supply-chain performance.

This is a salaried, exempt position requiring both domestic and international travel.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership & Supplier Management

* Lead regional and global cross-functional teams to build and execute global commodity strategies for assigned commodities.

* Partner with the Legal department to ensure all supplier agreements (Master Agreements, FIAs, NDAs, Consignment Agreements) are compliant and commercially sound.

* Manage suppliers within the Extended Enterprise framework and in alignment with the Purchasing Responsibility Matrix.

* Conduct supplier development and capability assessments for existing and potential suppliers.

Cost Optimization & Performance

* Own aggressive material cost reduction targets and deliver monthly performance results (actual vs. target).

* Lead VAVE efforts from idea generation to implementation, partnering closely with suppliers, program teams, and manufacturing sites.

* Develop cost models and cost‑estimating tools to improve negotiation leverage and sourcing accuracy.

* Use KPIs, data analytics, and best procurement practices to drive continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Compliance

* Identify supply‑chain risks and implement robust mitigation plans.

* Ensure compliance with internal policies, global regulations, and geopolitical/economic considerations affecting supply.

Program Support

* Support Program Buyers with RFQs, sourcing decisions, and program purchasing throughout the product lifecycle.

* Ensure alignment of all sourcing decisions with global commodity strategies.

* Approve purchase orders and sourcing recommendations to meet program timing and cost requirements.

Operational Excellence

* Support supplier quality and performance goals through the Supplier Scorecard process.

* Maintain accurate purchasing documentation in accordance with internal procedures.

* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to corrective action plans.

* Assist with special projects and cross‑functional reviews as needed.

Key Performance Indicators

* Material cost reduction (actual vs. target)

* Supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost)

* VAVE savings delivered

* Risk mitigation effectiveness

* Compliance with global sourcing strategies

What You Bring

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

* Minimum 4 years of…