Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Purchasing Data Analyst Apprentice M/F
 

Forvia: Technology leader in the automotive industry

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites and 77 R&D centers, 150,000 people, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. 

Composed of 6 business groups with 24 product lines, and a strong IP portfolio of over 14,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMS worldwide. 

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. 

We are looking for a Digital Transformation Apprentice to join our Interiors Global Digital Transformation Team.

Our Interiors activity is looking for a Global Purchasing Data Analyst Apprentice to be based in its Nanterre headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity for a student looking to develop their skills in data analytics within a global purchasing environment. As a Global Purchasing Data Analyst Apprentice, you will contribute to driving data-based decision-making across the purchasing function, supporting supplier performance analysis, cost optimization, and risk management through data insights.

You will be working on challenges that matter
 

Your mission, roles and responsibilities Mission, roles and responsibilities

1.    Data Collection and Management:
•    Assist in collecting, consolidating, and managing purchasing data from various internal systems and external sources.
•    Ensure the integrity and accuracy of purchasing data across multiple regions and business units.
•    Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of the purchasing data management system.
2.    Data Analysis and Reporting:
•    Perform data analysis on supplier performance, purchasing trends, and market conditions.
•    Generate reports and dashboards to track KPIs such as cost savings, supplier risk, and purchasing efficiency.
•    Identify data-driven insights to support strategic purchasing decisions and process improvements.
3.    Support Global Purchasing Projects:
•    Collaborate with the Global Purchasing Team on cost reduction initiatives, supplier development, and risk management projects.
•    Assist in preparing analytical reports and presentations for senior management.
•    Provide support in project tracking and performance analysis for global purchasing initiatives.
4.    Market and Supplier Analysis:
•    Conduct market research to analyze trends and pricing fluctuations in raw materials and commodities.
•    Perform supplier performance analysis to assess quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
•    Identify and recommend opportunities for supplier optimization and risk mitigation based on data insights.
5.    Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
•    Work with cross-functional teams including finance, logistics, and operations to improve data accuracy and consistency across the purchasing function.
•    Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing processes.
•    Support the digitalization and automation of purchasing data workflows.
 

 

Your profile and competencies to succeed Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be :
•    Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or a related field.
•    Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
•    Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) is a plus.
•    Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and visualize complex data sets.
•    Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
•    Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
•    Interest in purchasing and supply chain processes within a global context.

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.

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