Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Program Purchasing Manager is responsible for purchasing performance program using acquisition input.
His/her main missions are:
Ensure including Acquisition Buyers input for new project, maintain constant contact with the program management staff, appoint a Program Purchasing Leader on the development phase, involve expert suppliers, ensure a robust handover of acquisition assumptions, targets, sourcing scenarios, and risks
Control and confirm that the supplier selection is aligned with the supplier panel and commodity strategy, attend negotiations for complex parts in collaboration with Program buyers and with Commodity Buyers for strategic / sensitive contracts (LON, Bailment,…).
Monitor purchasing performance of programs: Ensure control of costs, respect for delivery deadlines, respect for quality requirements in accordance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and the implementation of corrective actions.
Maximize leverage of Sourcing for program and financial performance for Division.
Anticipate and coordinate with Commodities on Programs and pipeline, to prepare Sourcing at best.
Provide accurate management reporting and coordinate Program, Commodity, ASQ, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Plant stakeholders.
Consolidate portfolio risks and opportunities, challenge recovery plans, and escalate critical deviations.
Ensure regular reporting for assigned programs in terms of QC2D (incl. Cash).
Manage the assigned team of Program Buyers reinforcing adherence to procedures (sourcing, APQP), and tools (Ariba, IPPRO, PBD, CCM…).
Reinforces and supports transfer to Plant and Productity Purchasing team, helping minimizing costs and risks.




Accountable for budget realization for their Region / CBU
Your profile and competencies to succeed

8 years of experience in similar role within the automotive industry ( Tiers suppliers)
Experience managing remote teams
Strong experience managing Programs Purchasing of direct materials and budet management (USD M )
Effective communication and emotional intelligence
Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
Customer service orientationKnowledge of federal regulations and internal policies
Planning and organization of activities and services
Collaborative work with teams and internal customers
Management of development and general training programs
Advanced English 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 integral automotive supplier, employing more than , 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 , 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 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 people, including more than 12, 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, patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In , 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 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen.

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