Global Commodity Strategy Lead

FORVIA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Commodity Director to structure the supplier panel for several commodities, deploy commodity strategies and drive productivity across the region. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage panel performance, and ensure alignment with budget targets while serving as a link between operations and Purchasing.

You will leverage market intelligence, tools, and best practices to optimize sourcing, quality, and cost, with about 10% travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy purchasing strategy and panel construction within the Division/Region.
• Develop market intelligence and analysis.
• Develop tools to improve global productivity including LCC, e-sourcing, and value analysis.
• Contribute to commodity strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Negotiate general agreements with main suppliers of assigned commodities.
• Supervise supplier evaluation and evolution.
• Pilot panel management and productivity actions.
• Monitor budget achievements and drive corrective actions.
• Capitalize on knowledge and share best practices across the site.

Skills

Supply portfolio

Market research

Sourcing strategy

Market dynamics

Contract law

Excel and Word

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Spanish or Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

FORVIA is seeking a Commodity Director to structure the supplier panel for several commodities, deploy commodity strategies and drive productivity across the region. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage panel performance, and ensure alignment with budget targets while serving as a link between operations and Purchasing.

You will leverage market intelligence, tools, and best practices to optimize sourcing, quality, and cost, with about 10% travel domestically and internationally.