Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

What's the VIE Forvia Program all about?
The VIE Program of Forvia is an international young graduate program, which enables young graduates native from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for one of our subsidiary around the world!
 
PLEASE NOTE: as part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in the country of your citizenship.

What will be your main missions?
Our Division SSED is looking for a VIE Purchasing to be based at its plant at Lozorno, Slovakia.

 Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product/ process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teamConduct productivity workshops at supplier facilities (Lean, Octoplus)Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants (i.e. productivity committees).For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in Misdeliveries Per Million (MPM)Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests, and product productivity, in close relationship with commoditiesSupport plants to troubleshoot operational issues.

The mission will last 12 months.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

What you need to join us?

Master’s degree/Engineering diploma in PurchasingPrevious Purchasing experience is advantageous.English language is mandatory as you will be speaking with people from all over the world.International mindset A proactive approach to work and optimist energyGood interpersonal skills

Who are we looking for?

International mindset;A proactive approach to work and optimist energy;Good interpersonal skills.What we can do for you You will work within an international team full of energy;You will work on challenges that matter;You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.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.