Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities 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: https://www.civiweb.com/FR/le-volontariat-international.aspx and http://careers.faurecia.com/job-offers 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 (SSED) is looking for a VIE Purchasing to be based at its plant at (São João de Madeira - Portugal). What will be your main missions? Use and improvement of costing methods and cost modelsWork in a multidisciplinary team (R&D, sales, control, manufacturing, quality)Participate in "design to cost"Negotiations with suppliers,Monthly purchasing reportingRepresent purchases within the acquisition teamsProvide component costings via cost modelsConsult expert suppliersEnsure transmission to program and commodity purchasesThe mission will last (Length of 24 months). Your profile and competencies to succeed 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 purchasingMinimum 2-3 years purchasing experience. (Automotive preferred / capital preferred)Who are we looking for? Innovation mindset and able to make proposalsAble to drive multi-functional working teamsCustomer oriented (internal & external)Electronics understandingComputer skillsAnalysis skillsNegotiation skillsEager to learnOpen-minded, proactive and autonomousAble to provide "fresh eyes" on current organizationTeam player with an international mindsetKnowledge of products and technologySupplier audit process and quality management What we can do for you 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. 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.