Strategic Commodity Buyer: Global Sourcing & Savings

Faurecia Services Groupe; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia seeks a seasoned Buyer to develop and manage supplier panels for specific commodities, aligning with Faurecia group criteria and purchasing policy. The role focuses on delivering budgeted savings, forecasting, and continuous QCD improvement across the sourcing team.

You will lead commodity strategies, support new segment sourcing, and optimize the supplier base while traveling up to 20% domestically and internationally. Strong ethics and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years in automotive industry.
• 5 years in purchasing functions.
• Must have very good Excel and Word skills.
• Able to accommodate ~15% - 20% travel (domestic & international).
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supplier panel for a specific commodity segment, selecting suppliers according to Faurecia group criteria and applying purchasing policy.
• Develop and execute segment Commodity Strategy and lead activities aligned to Strategy.
• Deliver purchasing budget, update forecast, and report monthly savings; report savings to Manager and Controller.
• Support Program Buyers with sourcing of new segments and supplier panel definition; pursue long-term agreement savings opportunities.
• Review current supply base and identify new suppliers; lead supplier audits/visits and drive cost reductions and productivity.

Skills

Excel

Word

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Forvia seeks a seasoned Buyer to develop and manage supplier panels for specific commodities, aligning with Faurecia group criteria and purchasing policy. The role focuses on delivering budgeted savings, forecasting, and continuous QCD improvement across the sourcing team.

You will lead commodity strategies, support new segment sourcing, and optimize the supplier base while traveling up to 20% domestically and internationally. Strong ethics and team collaboration are essential.