Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities
We are looking for an apprenticeship in Purchasing to join our teams from September 2026, based at the Techcenter in Brières‑les‑Scellés, Essonne, southern part of the region.
- Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product/process) for cost reduction, closely coordinating with the core product teams.
- Organize productivity workshops at suppliers’ facilities (Lean, Octoplus).
- Control productivity performance for the suppliers’ scope through cross‑functional teamwork in plants (e.g., productivity committees).
- Track the CO2 impact progression of the division’s productivity actions.
- Lead negotiations for technical change requests and product productivity in close relation with core products.
- Assist plants and the HSE department in identifying waste reduction actions and improving their valorization.
- Ensure selection of waste management service providers from the agreed panel: identify and consult suppliers, manage provider tenders.
- Guarantee that information in the plants’ ERP systems is correct, up‑to‑date, and matches supplier invoices.
- Support the strategy building with all necessary data (market benchmarks, etc.).
Your profile and competencies to succeed
- You are pursuing a master’s or engineering degree in Purchasing.
- Previous experience in the purchasing domain is an advantage.
- English is mandatory, as you will communicate with people worldwide.
- You have an international outlook.
- You bring a proactive work attitude and optimistic energy.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills, project management, and communication abilities.
- You are proficient with the Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint).
- You are curious about sustainable development and the environment.
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, creating many career development opportunities.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment, share our strong values, collaborate, deliver high standards, and aspire to work in a transforming industry.
- We cultivate a learning environment, providing tools and resources to stay at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University.
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- We are pioneering CO2 Net Zero, having been certified by the SBTi Net‑Zero Standard in June 2022. We focus on “use less, use better, use longer” with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Salary Range
EUR 1000-1960