PURCHASING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Main Missions:  Is responsible with his team for timely supply with raw materials, purchased parts and transport & logistic services at competitive cost and specified quality  Supervises the development of regional commodity strategies and the implementation of global commodity strategies in the region to create competitive advantage  Drives purchasing budget and savings process in the region  Is responsible for compliance with OP purchasing procedures and all other relevant compliance rules within his perimeter  Fosters innovation in his perimeter (e.g. introduction of new purchasing tools, making innovations from the supply base accessible for OP)  Drives for his perimeter the implementation of supply chain decarbonization targets in line with OP carbon roadmap

Responsibilities

• 1. Supplier Negotiations and Escalations

•  Coaches his team in the preparation and execution of negotiations and escalations with suppliers

•  Conducts supplier negotiations and manages the escalation process with suppliers personally when necessary

• 2. Commodity Strategy and Supplier Panel Management

•  Regularly reviews commodity strategies with Commodity Buyers to ensure that they meet the needs of the business

•  Leads the sourcing committee for regional commodities to ensure that supplier nominations are in line with commodity strategies

•  Approves new suppliers according to the supplier panel criteria of OP, commodity strategies and business needs

• 3. Purchasing Budget and Savings Process / Squeeze Management

•  Collaborates with Purchasing Controlling, regional Purchasing Director, Division Purchasing VP and Business Unit Management to develop the purchasing budget

•  Breaks down the purchasing budget to the level of buyers

•  Regularly reviews the status of savings implementation and identifies corrective actions to close gaps to budget

•  Collaborates with Sales Directors to optimize the margin situation

• 4. Team Management

•  Continually develops his organization by recruiting and developing talent

•  Ensures that OP HR processes (e.g. performance review, development review, salary review) are properly executed within his perimeter

•  Identifies and addresses training needs in his organization

• 5. Must comply with all safety rules and OP / local regulations

Desired Profile:

•  Master’s degree preferred (BA or Engineering)

•  Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment

•  Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry Negotiation skills

•  Good understanding of product technical aspects and production

•  Financial knowledge

•  Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

•  Ability to create robust relationships and to inspire confidence

•  Strong leadership and people development mindset

•  Excellent written and oral skills

•  Mastering 2 languages (English mandatory)

•  Computer literate – (Microsoft office applications)

• At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

• Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

• Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

• With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

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Date:

Sep 16, 2026

Location

Monterrey, MX

Job Requisition ID:

390483

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