Senior Buyer

OP Mobility • Elkhart, IN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

OPmobility is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support direct-material purchasing and production suppliers at our Elkhart manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supplier ownership, commercial negotiation, cost improvement, and solving material issues that directly affect production. You’ll directly influence material availability, supplier performance, cost savings, inventory, and production continuity. This is a hands-on plant-facing purchasing role where you can see the impact of your decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing or supply-chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements.
• SAP or comparable ERP purchasing experience.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive, battery, electronics, APQP, PPAP, or IATF 16949 experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned direct materials, commodities, and production suppliers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and supplier data in SAP.
• Monitor deliveries, forecasts, and supplier commitments to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
• Lead supplier recovery and escalation efforts when material or capacity issues arise.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial conditions.
• Identify cost-reduction, localization, and supplier-improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering changes, inventory objectives, and supplier APQP/PPAP activities as needed.

Benefits

• We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior