Job Description
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
Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following links: and 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 Division is looking for a VIE Productivity Buyer to be based at in São João da Madeira, Portugal.
The mission will last 12 months with the possibility to renew for 12 months more.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
What you need to join us?
1. English language is mandatory as you will be speaking with people from all over the world.
2. Master's degree/Engineering diploma in purchasing
3. Minimum 2-3 years purchasing experience. (Automotive preferred / capital preferred)
4. The main missions of the role are
Execute risk mitigation plan defined by commodity, support administrative actionsReview and monitor weekly purchasing productivity plan under his/her scope, lead performance review with plant teamsIdentify and implement all productivity actions (int/ext VAVE) in coordination with Commodity Buyers and relevant functionsDefine and Coordinate activities with commodity and SQ&D representatives to develop Supplier workshops and value-creation initiativesImplement best practices in his/her scopeSupport execution of admin actions to be done at plant level (temporary outsourcing/ resourcing)Establish, feed and monitor detailed portfolio for VAVE, MoB and resourcing activitiesExecute and coordinate actions with stakeholders to reach budget targetsContribute to plant results review with operations, finance, controllingAccountable for the series purchasing performance of plant(s) under his/her scopeContribute to efficient handover at Gate 4 lead by Program buyersParticipate 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.
What we can do for you
5. You will work within an international team full of energy;
6. You will work on challenges that matter;
7. You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
8. You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
9. 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, people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June, 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 .
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.