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 Serial buyer is in charge to manage overall supplier related activity for the plants and suppliers under his/her scope during the Mass Production phase and Service Life. 

The Series Buyer is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) in line with purchasing strategy.

The main missions of the role are:

    Propose, monitor and implement external and internal cost saving actions for the assigned scope 
    Analise, Screen parts from the plant and assess BLC, cost model, VAVE and other productivity actions leading to savings
    Responsible for achieving the purchasing budget
    Support in building the purchasing budget for the plant with the Purchasing manager and commodity buyer
    Lead the implementation team for all transfers (make or buy, footprint change, supplier resourcing…)
    Work closely with the Supply Chain team to continuously improve the supplier performance and inventory reduction 
    Manage ECR (engineering change request) for his / her dedicated scope 
    Be involved in the Sourcing Committees and Steering Committees in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead the Transfer between Program buyer and Productivity buyer and validate the Hand over.
    Ensure high level of supplier quality performance and supports appropriate action plans for corrections with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer 
    Recharge justified non quality cost due to suppliers
    Ensure communication with PURCHASING community (Commodity, Program, Supplier Quality and Back office).

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications: 
Minimum education level:  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
Experience:
    Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, production or sales
    Automotive experience would be an advantage

Skills & Competencies:
    Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
    Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
    Team player, proactive, positive attitude, good personality, and hands-on style.
    Mature, good interpersonal, and leadership skills. Logical mindset and able to learn on the fly. 
    Fluent in English communication both speaking and writing.
    Accountable and results oriented with strong written and communication skills.
    International mind set and overseas experience is a plus.
    Ability to work in matrixed organization.

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.