DirecciónHungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!
Plastic Omnium 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 €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, Plastic Omnium is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
JUNIOR CAPEX BUYER V.I.E. – Silao, MEXICO
What is a VIE?
- Volunteer for International Experience
- A program to train young people abroad
- A scheme sponsored by a French government entity: Business France
Who can be a VIE?
•A young graduate aged 18 to 28 yo
•Holder of EU citizenship
•A full-time employee at PO during assignment
Job description
As a junior buyer, you will closely follow the implementation of the ongoing investment projects. You will support both Mexico and United States teams. Your main missions will be:
- Follow the worldwide purchasing strategies for the commodity under your responsibility according to the division needs and implement them in the region
- Develop technical knowledge (costs understanding, market awareness on your commodities, interact with relevant network such as operations, industrial, KHC, experts, …)
- Build cost models and standard documents
- Manage and execute the kickoff meetings to present the program scope, planning, technical perimeter, risks, and opportunities and lessons learned from previous projects.
- To send RFQ documents, organize pre sourcing, sourcing, and nomination according to Capex targets
- Recommend the sourcing choices according to the plant, project needs and strategy
- Monitor suppliers and ensure the follow up of budget of the project and alert in case of gaps
- Organize cash in and cash out management
- Participate supporting the CAPEX commodity buyer in OMEGA initiative projects.
- Able to follow and ensure the usage of internal procedures ref. to purchasing métier, safety, and environment.
Profile
You are a highly motivated graduate from a recognized engineering school or university. As part of your studies, you have already undertaken an international curriculum (e.g., one semester or year outside your home country).
You are a team player, a self-learner and have demonstrated some leadership. You have knowledge in Business, Supply Chain and Purchasing.
You are open minded and with a serious desire to learn, as well as a clear willingness to embark on an international career. You are organized and capable of working under pressure.
Your English and Spanish are fluent.
Duration
18 months, beginning asap
Location
Silao, Mexico reporting directly to Orlando Gomez and secondary to Steven Gilmore/Daniel Romero
As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
