Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
The Series Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all series supplier performance in line with Commodity Purchasing policy and to improve Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) performance. In charge of savings at plant level, he/she manages the series buyers and/or leaders of a Division/Region and may also manage the back office responsible for all the administrative issues linked to orders (open/closed) and prices follow up, including reporting end of month.
(for large regions and sub regions with >20 plants or >€700M in product sales).
The main missions of the role are:
Define & pilot productivity achievement for the Division, participate in plant results review, and budget meeting (Operations, Finance, Controlling, Plants)
Serve as communication intermediary between operations (plant manager) and the Purchasing organization; communicate in timely manner and at the proper level
Ensure high level of supplier quality performance and pilot appropriate action plans for corrections with Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (SQAM) to attain Parts Per Million (PPM) targets
Define with own team opportunities for cost reduction and validate them with Commodity teams
Work closely with Supply Chain to monitor and reduce supplier deviation in Missed Deliveries Per Million (MPM)
Ensure that the team is involved from program phase to guarantee proper transition from program to series phase
Monitor all relevant suppliers and part information and ensure proper ordering, invoicing & cost control
Inform Commodity teams in case of major volume changes
Participate in and manage communication when requested by Sales department for Customer audits
Prioritise local resolution of issues and escalate when necessary
Manage a team of Series Buyers
Contribute to the reporting of following activities: Indexes, P&L results, MPM, adherence to Group Policies
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be :
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
Nice to have:
• Specialization in International Purchasing education or Supply Chain
• Manufacturing education
Experience :Minimum 8 years experience in purchasing as program, series and/or commodity buyer
Nice to have: Proven experience in a management role
Skills and competencies :
Productivity / lean management methodology
Production, quality and logistics
Fluent English
Good network and ability to work in a matrix organization
International mindset
Nice to have:
• Knowledge of products and technology
• 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.