Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

The commodity and Tooling and Equipment buyer is responsible for deploying the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities. The role of the Commodity Buyer is to manage relationship / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance. The role also involved managing Sourcing during development phase and coordinate the Sourcing activities with Off Shoring team.

The main missions of the role are:

Commodity Buyer Key Tasks, missions and responsibilities: 

    Responsible for implementing the Purchasing strategy through panel policy for assigned commodities, and accountable of the strategy deployment. 

    Responsible for budget achievements and leading purchasing activities for their Commodity and Region in strong collaboration with Serial Buyers and Regional Purchasing Manager by using all cost reduction levers

    Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions.

    Maintain Supplier Panel status and perform Market screening for targeted segments in order to identify new suppliers that could be included in the Panel.

    Accountable for management of suppliers in his/her portfolio including risk management 

    Provide supplier list eligible for sourcing to program buyer according commodity strategy for sustainable QCD performance and Support program buyer to reach QCD targets in development phase

    In Charge of Performing sourcing and nomination, contracts, pilot development phase and manage ECR during program and Serial phase. 

Tooling and Equipment Buyer Key Tasks, missions and responsibilities: 

    Develop and implement procurement strategies for tooling and equipment in alignment with the company's goals and objectives as well as the Global T&E Commodity 

    Perform Market Screening for targeted segments in order to identify new suppliers to integrate the panel (scouting) and propose to GCD with Regional Manager their integration in suppliers panel list and Launch RFI for benchmarking and market test

    Lead and manage the regional tooling and equipment purchasing activities from identifying needs and potential suppliers, perform sourcing and nomination, contracts, support development phase, pilot the tools and equipment transfer and manage ECR during program and Serial phase. 

    Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand and meet tooling and equipment requirements

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications: 

    Minimum education level:  Bachelor or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related
    Experience: Minimum 7 - 10 years in purchasing in an industrial environment. Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts. Automotive experience would be an advantage. 

    Skills & Competencies:
o    Strong Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis
o    Understanding of sourcing strategies and application (make or buy analysis,…)
o    Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
o    Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
o    Experience in Tooling and Equipment will be a major advantage
o    Experience in  Automotive.  
o    Strong written and oral communications skills.
o    Good command in English (Speaking, Writing and Reading).
o    Good organization, rigorous and autonomous.
o    International mindset.
o    Problem-solving skills
o    Results/objectives oriented.
o    Good Team Player.

The Employee is aware and ensures the respect of the Internal Rules, Code of Ethics and Management Code applicable in the establishment to which she/he is assigned.

As an employee, you are also required to:

•    Secure internal control with the support of financial controller and finance network
•    Abide by the Faurecia Code of Ethics. The code is summarised as below:
o    Respect for fundamental rights.
o    Development of economic and social dialogue.
o    Development of skills.
o    Ethics and business conduct.
 

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.