Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Commodity Director is to structure the supplier panel for one or several commodities within the Division/Region and contribute to the overall commodity strategy. This includes deploying commodity strategies, ensuring utilization of the supplier panel in programs and series production, and piloting overall productivity of the panel. The Commodity Director is also responsible for achieving purchasing budget targets for the assigned perimeter.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy purchasing strategy and panel construction within the Division/Region
- Develop market intelligence and analysis
- Pilot supplier selection
- Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity including LCC, e-sourcing, and value analysis
- Contribute to commodity strategy
- Manage relationships and negotiations with suppliers
- Negotiate general agreements with main suppliers of assigned commodities
- Supervise supplier evaluation and evolution
- Pilot panel management
- Lead supplier performance follow-up
- Implement consistent supplier reduction plans
- Ensure strategic panel implementation during development phase including Supplier Nomination Committee
- Manage and drive purchasing productivity action plans and define rules for productivity sharing between suppliers and Faurecia
- Consolidate and monitor budget achievements
- Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plans
- Manage assigned commodity and serial buyers’ team
- Serve as communication intermediary between operations and Purchasing Organization
- Ensure high level of supplier quality performance and pilot corrective actions with SQ&D Manager to achieve PPM targets
- Work closely with supply to monitor and reduce supplier deviation in Missed Deliveries Per Million (MPM)
- Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
- Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Position Specifications:
Authorities:
- Panel management through selection of suppliers and approvals
- Negotiate general agreements with main suppliers of assigned commodities
- Review and approve price changes
Knowledge / Skills:
- Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research analysis
- Understanding of sourcing strategies and application
- Understanding of market dynamics and trends
- Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
- Strong Excel and Word skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to accommodate approximately 10% travel (domestic and international)
- Preference for Spanish or Chinese language skills
Education / Experience:
- Minimum education level of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred)
- 8 years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com