Commodity Buyer Vie - Metal & Mechatronics

faurecia S.A.; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 320.000 - 460.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FORVIA invites recent graduates to join the VIE program as Commodity Buyer VIE - Metal & Mechatronics, based at our Puebla, Mexico headquarters. You will support deployment of the commodity strategy by managing suppliers, conducting RFQs, negotiations, and ensuring performance across cost, quality and delivery.

The assignment lasts 1 year and may be extended to a total of 2 years. English is mandatory for global communication; a Master’s or Engineering degree in purchasing is required, with 2–3

Formación

• English language is mandatory for global communication.
• Master’s degree or Engineering diploma in purchasing.
• Minimum 2–3 years purchasing experience (Automotive or capital equipment preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Manage assigned suppliers, including RFQs, negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze market trends and anticipate supplier risks.
• Coordinate with Programs, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Plants, including regular supplier visits and progress reporting.

Conocimientos

English language

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Educación

Master’s degree in purchasing

Engineering diploma in purchasing

Descripción del empleo

Overview

FORVIA, a sustainable mobility technology leader, pioneers technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The VIE Forvia Program is an international young graduate program for graduates from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for a subsidiary around the world. Business France handles the administrative procedures of your assignment.

For further information, please visit: https://www.civiweb.com/FR/le-volontariat-international.aspx and http://careers.faurecia.com/job-offers. Note: as part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in your country of citizenship.

Role: Commodity Buyer VIE - Metal & Mechatronics, based at the Puebla, Mexico headquarters. The Commodity Buyer VIE is responsible for supporting the deployment of the Metal & Mechatronics commodity strategy by managing assigned suppliers, sourcing activities, negotiations and performance across cost, quality and delivery.

• Manage assigned suppliers, including RFQs, negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze market trends and anticipate supplier risks.
• Coordinate with Programs, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Plants, including regular supplier visits and progress reporting.

The mission will last 1 year and could be extended by 1 additional year (total of 2 years).

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Requirements

• English language is mandatory for global communication.
• Master’s degree or Engineering diploma in purchasing.
• Minimum 2–3 years purchasing experience (Automotive or capital equipment preferred).

Desired capabilities

• Innovation mindset and the ability to make proposals.
• Ability to drive multi-functional teams.
• Customer oriented (internal & external).
• Electronics understanding and computer skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Eager to learn, open-minded, proactive, and autonomous.
• Ability to provide “fresh eyes” on the current organization.
• Team player with an international mindset; knowledge of products and technology.
• Familiarity with supplier audit processes and quality management.

What we can do for you

• Work within an international team full of energy and tackle meaningful challenges.
• Strong emphasis on talent development and opportunities for growth.
• Autonomy to launch processes and be accountable as a process owner.
• Supportive VIE community within FORVIA.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group focused on smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. We are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, with more than 157,000 employees in 43 countries. Our technology is in about 1 in 2 vehicles produced globally. In June 2022, we became the first global automotive group to be certified with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, and we are committed to CO2 Net Zero by 2045.