Commodity Buyer Trainee

Description

Summary: The Commodity Buyer Trainee - Decoration supports commodity strategy definition, supplier management, and efficiency improvement in a dynamic mobility technology environment. Highlights: 1. Support sustainable mobility leading technologies 2. Engaging and dynamic environment 3. Opportunity for career development in a global company **Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader** ---------------------------------------------------- We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. **Your mission, roles and responsibilities** -------------------------------------------- Commodity Buyer Trainee \- Decoration is responsible to support the Commodity Buyer/Commodity Manager to define commodity strategy for its assigned commodity. **The main missions of the role are:** * Provide support for Commodity strategy definition to Commodity Buyers * Support implementation of the strategy through panel policy for assigned Commodity and accountable of the strategy deployment * Identify new suppliers to integrate the panel (scouting) and propose to Commodity Buyer and Commodity Manager their integration in suppliers panel list. * Support strategic panel implementation in the Development phase * Support efficiency improvement of daily work operations (i.e. AI implementation) * Accountable for management of suppliers in his/her portfolio including risk management * Manage relationship with suppliers, supported by the Commodity Buyer * Provide local insights \& inputs to cost model performance update to Finance * Provide supplier list eligible for sourcing to program buyer according commodity strategy for sustainable performance * Support supplier risk mitigation plans with support of serial buyers **Your profile and competencies to succeed** -------------------------------------------- **The ideal candidate will have/be:** Minimum education level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Skills and competencies: * English is mandatory (other language is a plus) * International minded * Results oriented * Negotiation and interpersonal skills * Nice to have: Financial skills **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, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R\&D engineers across 40\+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26\.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5\. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com