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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

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

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 (Region+Division) is looking for a VIE Purchasing to be based at its plant at (Location+Country).

• Screen parts from the plant and assess BLC, cost model, VAVE with the commodity buyer/manager
• Be involved in the supplier selection and kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production
• Maintain plant vendor list updated and in line with Commodity strategy. Propose and contribute to downsizing
• Monitor all relevant suppliers and parts information and ensure proper ordering, invoicing & cost control
• Inform Commodity teams in case of major volumes changes monitor End of Life. Validate Plant QCD information sent to the Group
• Prioritise local resolution of issues but escalade to Division level or Commodity Buyers team when needed

The mission will last (Length of Assignment).

What you need to join us?

• English language is mandatory as you will be speaking with people from all over the world.
• Master’s degree
  /Engineering diploma in purchasing
• Minimum 1-2 years purchasing experience. (Automotive preferred / capital preferred)
• Experienced with SAP, Power
  
  BI, Excel
• Statistical methods

Who are we looking for?

• Innovation mindset and able to make proposals
• Able to drive multi-functional working teams
• Customer oriented (internal & external)
• Electronics understanding
• Computer skills
• Analysis skills
• Negotiation skills
• Eager to learn
• Open-minded, proactive and autonomous
• Able to provide “fresh eyes” on current organization
• Team player with an international mindset
• Knowledge of products and technology
• Supplier audit process and quality management

• 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.

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.