.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. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car. Organization Data Number of Subordinated Employees: 0 / Direct: 0 / Indirect (functional): 0 Org Unit: Purchasing and Procurement Reports To: Regional Manager, Purchasing Internal Contact: Program Managers, Program Team, Plant team, all operational teams, Sales Team, Management / External Contact: Managers, Customers, Suppliers Job Specifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management, Engineering or Equivalent. Professional /Technical Training: PC / common working knowledge (i.E. Microsoft Office suite), Knowledge / experience in project work, Facilitator-/presentation techniques, SAP / common working knowledge, Skilled negotiator, Intermediate to advanced Analysis skills, Technical understanding of product, parts and equipment. Related Experience/Specialized Knowledge: 3+ years in similar position, Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements, Automotive purchasing and launch experience. Additional Skills: Detail-oriented, able to plan and prioritize purchasing tasks, discipline in execution, keep up-to-date documentation of all pertinent agreements and targets. Language Skills: English, Spanish a plus, German a plus. Essential and Marginal Task/Duties/Demands Equipment Use: Computer - Frequently, Copier - Frequently, Cell / Telephone - Frequently, Automobile - Occasionally. Physical Demands: Sitting - Frequently, Standing - Occasionally, Walking - Occasionally, Lifting up to 25 lbs - Rarely, Driving - Occasionally, Talking - Frequently. Mental Demands: Analysis skills - Frequently, Listening skills - Frequently, Problem-solving - Frequently, Concentration - Frequently, Communication - Frequently. Working Conditions: Inside office - Frequently, Inside plant - Occasionally, At supplier side - Occasionally, Air travel - Occasionally. Essential Functions/Duties Manage all plant specific and program specific Procurement needs, including series production, indirect purchasing, and facility / MRO needs. Lead RFQ process to quote supplier needs, ensure adequate contracted capacities at suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and properly contract all new business awards within defined budget