About this role
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.
The role of Program Buyer (Innovations) is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Cracow, Poland .
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned projects, including CAPEX & specific investments supporting Innovation programs.
- Manage the full purchasing process, from supplier selection, RFQs, and sourcing decisions in cooperation with Commodity Buyers, as well as operational purchasing activities (purchase orders, supplier onboarding etc).
- Negotiate commercial, technical, quality, cost, and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Prepare sourcing recommendations and support contract implementation.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with Program Managers, Technical Managers, and other stakeholders (commodity buyers, R&D leaders, …)
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support supplier readiness and ensure successful project and production launches.
- Monitor project budgets, purchasing costs, and resource utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to lessons learned activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement.
- Experience in automotive, lighting, aerospace, electronics & electromechanics, or other complex manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
- Experience managing both project-related purchasing and CAPEX procurement is an advantage.
- Agility to source & negotiate diversity of programs requiring toolings, specific machines, electronics, assemble parts, mock-up, engineering expertise etc.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities.
- Good financial understanding, including budgeting, cost control, and investment purchasing.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Fluent English is required; German or French is a plus.
- Willingness to travel from time to time internationally.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Employment Stability
- Private Life Insurance
- Healthcare (Luxmed)
- Other Social Services (Cafeteria system, e.g. Multisport card)
- Transport allowance
- Home office (2 days per week)
- Flexible working hours
- Company events
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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