SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER - VIE
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.
A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.
CONTRAT
VIE – as part of the reinforcement program of youth employability, Business France created the VIE Contract. To be eligible, candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old, hold citizenship in a country within the European Economic Area, and not have previously worked in the country where they are applying. You can find more information on the website of Business France: https://mon-vie-
CONTEXT
You are joining the South America Purchasing team based in Curitiba. You will suport them on Supply Chain topics, with involvement on Purchasing topics, on a regional scope (Brazil and Argentina)
MISSIONS
1.Strategy & Results
* Support to execute Commodity strategy (RFQ game plan, tools & standards, etc)
* Monthly budget tracking with Finance, Purchasing and Supply Chain in your perimeter
* Update rate books timely with new lanes, volumes and frequencies for all itineraries, seaports and airports
* Benchmark competitiveness with digital tools (Xeneta for sea, DAT for road US, UPPLY for Europe Road, etc)
* Monthly Spend analysis vs budget
* Monthly Performance Review for each Business Group for the commodity
* Monthly market update (Risks, forecast, etc)
* Monthly savings performance tracking in the tool assigned by OP Mobility (TEMPO)
2. Supply Panel management
* Help organize supplier day with SC suppliers
* Manage supplier panel strategically (operational and business reviews…)
* Confirm providers evaluation in Ecovadis
* Set-up new providers in Tempo/SAP
* Gemba visit to providers and to plants
* Invoicing Status with providers
* Performance review btw SC & Provider
* Update status of current and new programs
3. Legal and golden compliance rules
* Contracts (MSA) and beyond perfectly master legal topics and compliance related to the commodity
* Logistics Implementation Agreements LIA & Spec books signed by each provider
4. Continuous improvement
* Standardize invoicing checking process
* Find new solutions for benchmarking
* Push providers and plants to continuous improvement (VA-VE,..)
5. Operational support
* Help plants getting the visibility (Track & Trace) and the service they need
* Support new programs (quotes, spot movements, etc)
* CO2 emissions follow up
* Transport flows optimization ideas
* Master each flow for each lane (Lead time, route, stop, SC process, provider service, subcontractor, etc)
6. Tools-Processes-Data
* Tenders through the tools assigned by OP Mobility, as Tempo and TenderEasy
* Update TEMPO data base
PROFILE
* Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Business.
* First succesful experience (including internship/apprenticeship working on commercial side of the supply chain either as a purchaser or as a freight forwarder/carrier'
* Proactive, accountability for the work and demonstrate genuine interest in contributing to the company.
* Anticipation skills.
* Excellent negotiation / communication to represent OPMobility and manage the supply base
* Strong and convincing business judgment and analytical skills with large amount of data.
* Self-drive and autonomy while also being a team player.
As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location:Curitiba, BR
Job Requisition ID: 388380