Global Commodity Director: Strategy & Supplier Excellence

Forvia SE; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia SE is seeking a Commodity Director in Auburn Hills, MI to structure the supplier panel, deploy category strategies, and drive productivity across the supplier base. The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-saving initiatives within a global automotive supply context.

Your responsibilities include developing market intelligence, leading supplier evaluations, and negotiating general agreements with key suppliers while ensuring budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of purchasing experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Deploy purchasing strategy and panel construction within the Division/Region.
• Develop market intelligence and analysis for procurement decisions.
• Pilot supplier selection and negotiations with main suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance follow-up and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strategic supplier panel implementation during development and Nominating Committee.

Skills

Supply portfolio management

Market intelligence

Supplier analysis

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Forvia SE is seeking a Commodity Director in Auburn Hills, MI to structure the supplier panel, deploy category strategies, and drive productivity across the supplier base. The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-saving initiatives within a global automotive supply context.

Your responsibilities include developing market intelligence, leading supplier evaluations, and negotiating general agreements with key suppliers while ensuring budget