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

The main missions of the role are:

Support purchasing budget construction by sizing potential saving for ideas in the pipeline
Establish, feed and monitor detailed portfolio for TVO, MoB and resourcing activities
Execute and coordinate actions with stakeholders to reach budget targets
Contribute to plant results review with operations, finance, controlling
Accountable for the series purchasing performance of plant(s) under his/her scope
Contribute to efficient handover at Gate 4 lead by Program buyers
Participate ECR meetings in series, lead ECR related actions for purchasing scope
 Execute resourcing and Make or Buy in serial life, based on Operation's priorities and Commodity Buyers guidance
 Manage transfer/resourcing/relocalization activities with suppliers in series.
Review and monitor weekly purchasing productivity plan under his/her scope, lead performance review with plant teams
Identify and implement all productivity actions (VAVE) in coordination with Commodity Buyers and relevant functions
Define and Coordinate activities with commodity and SQD representatives to develop Supplier workshops and value creation initiatives
Implement best practices in his/her scope
Support troubleshooting activities linked to delivery /supply chain disruption when escalation from PC&L and Quality. Involve commodity when necessary (threshold to be defined)
Support execution of admin actions to be done at plant level (temporary outsourcing/ resourcing)

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
Nice to have: Specialization in international purchasing or supply chain
Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales
Nice to have: Automotive experience would be an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
Fluent English
Ability to work in matrix organization
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have: Knowledge of products and technology, and Supplier audit process and quality management

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.