What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Buyer position at 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.
OPmobility Modules develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% OPmobility, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
Essential Functions / Duties
- Procurement Management : Source, negotiate, and purchase goods, materials, and services to meet the company's operational requirements.
- Supplier Evaluation : Assess and evaluate suppliers, conduct performance reviews, and manage performance improvement activities.
- Contract Negotiation : Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities for cost savings.
- Market Analysis : Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers to identify areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
- Supply Chain Continuity : Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials, and communicate any supply problems that may impact business operations.
- Compliance : Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures, and relevant regulations during supplier negotiations and contract awards.
- Cost Management : Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and work towards continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Work collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers on new projects, supplies, and initiatives, and advise on the impact of changes.
- Cost Saving Initiatives : Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings
- Issue Resolution : Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
- Reporting : Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as required, and keep stakeholders informed of any risks or concerns.
- People Management : Mentor and coach junior buyers to enhance their career and professional development.
- Equipment Sourcing : Source and purchase equipment necessary for production, maintenance, and operational efficiency
- MRO Management : Oversee the purchase of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, ensuring the availability of essential materials and services for the upkeep of equipment and facilities
- Understand and comply with company EHS policy
- Data Analysis Skills : Utilize strong data analysis skills to interpret procurement data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations to improve purchasing strategies
- Reporting and Presentation : Develop and present detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating data insights and procurement performance
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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 : 16 Jan 2025
Location : Troy-Michigan, US
Job Requisition ID : 382622
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