Bu Purchasing Project Professional

Position: BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL
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.

Job title:

Supply Project Manager

Location:

Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A, OPmobility Exterior USA LLC.

Job duties:

Plan and lead purchasing of resins (PA66, PP, ABS, PPE/PA/PS/PC blends); chemicals (basecoats, primers, clear coats, thinners, solvents, hardeners); metal components (stainless and carbon steel wires, clips, fasteners); and decorative/functional components (chrome badges, plastic injected parts, adhesives) for assigned OEM vehicle maker customer programs. Establish project purchasing budget (labor, burden, material costs, part geometry, manufacturing facility capabilities and capacity;
Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses and profit) and ensure alignment with program objectives. Prepare and present project purchasing status for milestone reviews. Manage purchase requests (PRs), purchase orders, and supplier payment schedules during project phase. Travel requirements:
Required domestic and international travel to automotive component suppliers for site visits to assess and define improvements to supplier manufacturing processes and to OPmobility plants in U.S. and Mexico to discuss technical plans and product specification changes, up to 6 week per year (equal to ~ 11% annual travel).

Education:

Bachelor, Business, Engineering, Communications, Supply Chain or related.

Experience:

Twelve months’ experience as Supply Project Manager, Supply Chain Project Manager, Procurement Specialist, or related, planning and leading purchasing of resins and chemicals (including basecoats/clear coats) for OEM customer programs, and establishing project purchasing budget (including labor, burden, material costs, and facility capacity), or related.

How to apply:

E-mail resume to z (). . 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.