Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experiences 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 subsidiaries around the world
Business France, the French agency for international business development, manages all administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit:
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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 (SSED) is looking for a VIE Purchasing to be based at its plant in (São João de Madeira - Portugal).
- Use and improve costing methods and cost models
- Work in a multidisciplinary team (R&D, sales, control, manufacturing, quality)
- Participate in "design to cost"
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Prepare monthly purchasing reports
- Represent purchases within acquisition teams
- Provide component costings via cost models
- Consult with expert suppliers
- Ensure transmission to program and commodity purchases
The mission will last 12 months.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
What do you need to join us?
- English language proficiency, as you will communicate globally
- Master's degree/Engineering diploma in purchasing
- Purchasing experience (Automotive preferred)
Who are we looking for?
- Innovation mindset and proposal-making ability
- Ability to drive multi-functional teams
- Customer-oriented (internal & external)
- Understanding of electronics
- Computer literacy
- Analysis and negotiation skills
- Eager to learn
- Open-minded, proactive, autonomous
- Ability to provide "fresh eyes" on current organization
- Team player with an international mindset
- Knowledge of products and technology
- Experience with supplier audits and quality management
What We Can Do For You
- Work within an energetic international team
- Engage in meaningful challenges
- Focus on talent development and growth opportunities
- Autonomy to initiate and manage processes
- Strong community spirit among Forvians
Why join us
FORVIA is a leading automotive technology group committed to smarter, sustainable mobility. We combine expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive industry change.
With over a century of history, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing over 157,000 people across 43 countries. Our technology is in about 1 out of 2 vehicles worldwide.
In June 2022, we became the first global automotive group certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard, aiming to reach CO2 Net Zero by
As technological innovation and sustainability reshape the automotive industry, we are positioned to deliver impactful solutions that enhance lives globally.
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