Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
we pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.
your mission, roles and responsibilities
your profile and competencies to succeed
the bg commodity purchasing manager is responsible for the business group's commodity strategy, global supplier panel, deployment of commodity best practices and tools, as well as achieving budget targets. He/she defines innovation criteria to evaluate supplier innovation capabilities for the commodity, manages activities of regional commodity buyers to leverage global purchasing spend, and leads negotiations with global suppliers as appropriate.
* minimum 10 to 15 years experience in purchasing in an industrial environment, including commodity buyer experience.
* proven experience in a management role, including remote management experience.
* deep understanding of global business practices, market dynamics, and trends, including knowledge of purchasing contractual and legal aspects.
* fluent in english with an international mindset.
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 over 40 countries, offering numerous career development opportunities.
* we welcome energetic and agile individuals who thrive in a fast-changing environment, share our values, are team players with a collaborative mindset, and are passionate about delivering high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners, high performers, and globally minded people are encouraged to join us.
* we cultivate a learning environment with tools and resources to keep us at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of over 22 hours of online and in-person training within forvia university across five campuses worldwide.
* we offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration, with gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans to foster an inclusive culture.
* achieving co2 net zero is a priority: in june 2022, forvia became the first global automotive group certified with the new sbti net-zero standard, aligned with the 2015 paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°c. Our principles focus on using less, better, and longer, emphasizing recyclability and circular economy.
why join us
forvia is an automotive technology group at the forefront of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We combine expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive industry change.
with a history of over a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. Our technology is in about half of all vehicles produced worldwide.
in june 2022, we became the first global automotive group certified with the sbti net-zero standard and have committed to reach co2 net zero by 2045.
as technological innovation and sustainability reshape the automotive industry, we are positioned to deliver solutions that enhance the lives of road users everywhere.
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