Bu purchasing project manager

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Envie de challenges ? Rejoignez la révolution de l’automobile au sein d’un groupe qui met l’innovation au cœur de sa stratégie.

OPmobility est un leader mondial des solutions innovantes pour une mobilité unique, plus sûre et plus durable. Tourné vers l'innovation depuis sa création, le groupe développe et produit des systèmes extérieurs intelligents, des modules complexes sur mesure, des systèmes d'éclairage, des systèmes d'énergie propre et des solutions d'électrification pour tous les acteurs de la mobilité. Avec un chiffre d'affaires de 11,4 milliards d'euros en 2023 et un réseau mondial de 152 usines et 40 centres de R&D, OPmobility s'appuie sur ses 40 300 collaborateurs pour relever les défis de la transformation de la mobilité.

Notre ambition ? Fournir aux constructeurs automobiles des équipements et des solutions de pointe pour développer la voiture propre et connectée de demain.

As part of the Europe Purchasing team, your missions and activities include the following:


Activity 1: Manage a team of project buyers

* Hierarchical Management: take charge of appraisal and training for your team
* Provide guidance, support, and coaching at group level. Propose development plans based on project buyer needs. Support less experienced buyers. Provide guidance on product and purchasing process issues.
* Ensure smooth transitions in personnel moves and promote team members' development and evolution.
* Monitor workload and buyer performance; collaborate with management to balance workload within the group.


Activity 2: Sourcing Process

* Establish the supplier shortlist with project buyers for the project, ensuring linkage to commodity strategy and knowledge transfer.
* Negotiate according to quality, cost, and deadlines.
* Propose and compare alternative solutions.
* Present sourcing recommendations to the Sourcing Board. Validate and consolidate proposals at group level.


Activity 3: Ordering and Payment

* Manage purchase requests and orders related to projects.
* Follow payment schedules to suppliers.


Activity 4: Coordination & Tracking

* Identify project risks and opportunities, plan activities, coordinate internally and externally, and track progress to final realization.
* Lead task forces on critical topics related to suppliers and quality, cost, and timing issues, escalating as necessary.


Activity 5: Supplier Quality & Nonevent Launch

* Participate in POMs events as required and ensure POMs processes and mindset are part of group coaching.
* Implement Tier 2 readiness processes to aim for non-event launches related to suppliers.


Activity 6: Project Management

* Lead the extended team activities for group projects.
* Manage critical topics within your projects and support buyers on their critical issues.
* Keep management informed of critical issues.


Activity 7: Budget Management

* Validate project budgets and guide buyers on budget processes and follow-up.
* Propose adjustments based on project scope changes.
* Monitor project hours and alert in case of discrepancies.
* Regularly report budget status to management.


Activity 8: Continuous Improvements

* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for job, organization, and methodology.
* Contribute to project closures and provide feedback on best practices and challenges, coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.


Requirements for the Position:


Personal Background

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business with a specialization in purchasing.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in project purchasing.


Technical Skills

* Technical negotiation skills.
* Knowledge of finance & cash management.
* Understanding of logistics (incoterms, consignment).
* Crisis management abilities.
* Experience in project management within the automotive industry.


Soft Skills

* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Strong team player.
* Rigor and results-oriented mindset.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Leadership qualities.
* Ability to multitask.
* Customer-oriented approach.
* Flexibility and stress resistance.
* Willingness to travel regularly.

As a responsible employer, OPmobility values diversity and gender equality. The group is committed to treating all applications equally, including those from people with disabilities.

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