Strategic Commodity Buyer — Global Travel & Savings

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forvia is seeking a Buyer to develop and manage supplier panels, ensure adherence to purchasing policy, and drive savings across commodity segments. The role requires coordinating with program buyers, auditing suppliers, and achieving cost improvements.

The candidate should bring 8 years in automotive, 5 years in purchasing, and SAP experience, with strong Excel/Word skills and willingness to travel 15–20% domestically and internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 8 years in automotive industry.
• 5 years in purchasing functions.
• SAP experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage the supplier panel for a commodity segment.
• Apply purchasing policy and drive supplier improvement (QCD).
• Deliver purchasing budget, update forecast and report monthly savings.
• Support Program Buyers with sourcing of new segments and supplier panel definition.
• Pursue economical costs and long-term savings opportunities.
• Lead supplier audits/visits and review current supply base.
• Report savings monthly to Manager and Controller.
• Create cost models and understand cost breakdowns.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Word

Communication

Travel 15-20%

Team player

Ethics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Forvia is seeking a Buyer to develop and manage supplier panels, ensure adherence to purchasing policy, and drive savings across commodity segments. The role requires coordinating with program buyers, auditing suppliers, and achieving cost improvements.

The candidate should bring 8 years in automotive, 5 years in purchasing, and SAP experience, with strong Excel/Word skills and willingness to travel 15–20% domestically and internationally.