Summary: Join a global automotive innovator to support the South America Purchasing team on Supply Chain and Purchasing topics, contributing to strategy, supplier management, and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Contribute to the automotive revolution with an innovation-driven group 2. Support regional Supply Chain and Purchasing strategies in South America 3. Engage in supplier panel management and continuous improvement initiatives SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL \- 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\-via.businessfrance.fr/*** **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