GLOBAL SOFTWARE BUYER

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.

Reporting directly to the Global Indirect Purchasing Manager Software

The Global Commodity Buyer - Software

• Is in charge of the purchasing strategies for his suppliers range, identifying the market opportunities (economical, technological and geographical), managing his suppliers list & the cost reduction programs.
• Is responsible for the sourcing process according to the plant & project needs in observation of the deontology rules and in the objectives set in terms of quality, cost and delivery
• Is in charge of the “order to pay” process: verifies that the spent authorization rules are respected set up the necessary orders and contracts and tracks the conditions of application. Insures that the suppliers are paid in the term negotiated.
• Manages if necessary any crisis with the suppliers. Productivity, supply base management, debt management, right first-time invoicing, sourcing in compliance with target
• Manages stakeholder relationship, both internal and external.
• With the following perimeter: Software and Intelligence artificial.

Main responsibilities include:

• Proposes the commodity strategy and manages the supply base accordingly
• His/her responsible for his market analysis (benchmark, professional fairs, market trends, innovation...)
• Manages the suppliers’ relationships according to PO purchasing policy
• Follows and reports the supplier’s performance
• Leads the suppliers sourcing process in the respect of the procedures
• Leads negotiation with the suppliers and internal customers
• He/she is in charge of contractualization with suppliers
• Is responsible for his commodity in terms of Q, C, T(Quality, Cost, Time)
• Promotes the technical savings proposed by the suppliers
• Takes part or leads internal working groups for technical savings identification or problem solving
• Leads each time necessary the problem-solving process
• He’s responsible for the risk management of his commodity (financial health of suppliers, M&A, dependence ratio…)
• Commits & manages his portfolio in line with budget
• He/she is committed to the respect of legal & environmental rules applicable on its markets

Additional:

• Respects fully legal & company requirements
• Respects the environmental legislation.

Required profile:

• At least 3- 5 years in an IT purchasing department
• Master degree in Purchasing (BAC +5) from a university, engineering or business school.

Preferred personal skills:

• Purchasing knowledge/ Commodity strategy management
• Technical negotiations
• Companies & commercial laws
• Project management
• English fluent
• Good ability for communication
• Leadership
• Team playing
• Customer oriented
• Rigor & result oriented
• Multi task abilities
• Medium & long term vision ability

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.

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Levallois, FR

Job Requisition ID: 391081