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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. Since its creation, the group has been driven by innovation, developing and producing intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems, and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a revenue of €11.4 billion 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.
responsibilities
* responsible for all purchasing activities related to the program (excluding capex).
* collaborate with the commodity buyer for sourcing activities.
* manage the purchasing budget (hours & money) allocated for the project, including closed purchase orders and payment schedules.
* handle non-event launches related to suppliers.
sourcing process
* establish the supplier shortlist for the project in accordance with purchasing policy, with input from commodity buyers.
* gather key information for complex rfqs, identify market constraints, targets, and schedule activities.
* negotiate based on quality, cost, and deadline targets; present sourcing recommendations to the sourcing board; draft and implement contracts.
ordering and payment
* manage purchase requests and orders related to the project.
* monitor payment schedules to suppliers.
coordination & tracking
* identify project risks and opportunities, plan activities, coordinate internally and externally, and track progress to completion.
* lead task forces on critical supplier issues and escalate as needed.
supplier quality & non-event launch
* participate in supplier apqp project planning and follow-up.
* support supplier engineers on major roadblocks.
* track launch readiness and implement tier 2 readiness processes to ensure non-event launches.
* organize project transfer to the commodity buyer.
project management
* define the initial statement of work, including team, budget, and activity split.
* lead the extended team activities.
* follow up on critical topics during milestones.
budget management
* validate initial provisional budgets and propose adjustments during the project lifecycle.
continuous improvements
* participate in process improvements, organizational changes, and methodology enhancements.
* contribute to knowledge capitalization and productivity initiatives.
* provide feedback at project closure on best practices and challenges.
requirements
* bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business with a purchasing specialization.
* knowledge of project management in automotive or plastics industries.
* technical negotiation skills, purchasing expertise, project management, and financial/cash management knowledge.
we are an equal opportunity employer. M/f/d/v. Opmobility values diversity and equality and is committed to fair treatment of all applicants.
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