Transport and Logistic Commodity Buyer

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Main mission:
o    Structure Transport and Logistic Panel within Europe perimeter, assuring the global productivity.

Main responsibilities:
o    Structure and define Transport and Logistic Panel within Europe perimeter, according Group criteria given them a status
o    Define the Purchasing strategy by Taxonomy in coordination with the Taxonomy Leaders.
o    Contribute to implement transport productivities in X-BG Europe perimeter
o    Supplier plan optimization follow up
o    Manage global productivity of the panel. Supplier Performance ratio in each Taxonomy.
o    Define and develop tools  to improve the global productivity with the suppliers
o    Direct involvement in the identification of transport synergies and cost/inventory reduction actions together with PC&L organization
o    Control and validate billing process with carriers for all European sites
o    Negotiate and apply Frame work agreements and General agreements with suppliers.
o    Assure the budget achievement following defined policies by Region and by BG. 
o    Assure a robust Panel according with the present and future needs Supply chain (Program) and PC&L (Serial
o    Organize and define the calendars TIP to manage VA/VE workshops in coordination with PC&L and T&L regional team per BG
o    Mandatory documentation follow-up (GPC, QAA, SRM, Ecovadis, D&B, risk assessment).
o    PR/PO approval outside TEO in coordination with T&L regional team and PC&L organization
o    Consolidate and follow up Overdues management (VIM). Standardize process for each BG
o    Consolidate One offs based in volume and Frame agreement management.
o    Contract signature follow-up (Framework Agreement
o    New supplier creation administration / MDM updating with new PT&C.
o    Acquisition Matrix for Programs coodination with Costing department and Transport Cost Model
o    Spend reporting at taxonomy level: To get full control of the Spends managed with each supplier in each sub-segment. Quarterly report
o    Financial Monthly reviews attendance and PAP management + follow up by BG.
o    Monitor to the Regional Transport Commodity results contribution
o    Coordinate the Advance Productivities in Programs. Support to Costing department to fix the standard target prices
o    SNCs attendance to coordinate business allocation in Target Panel.
o    EU PC&L-T&L Alignment meeting by BG. (Bi-weekly
o    Attendance to the Routine suppliers meetings for the main suppliers in the Panel. (Bi-monthly
o    Consolidate the monitoring with CBAUs controllers according PAP implemented action.
o    Investiagte and deploy Innovations coming from the market like more efficient vehicles, changing to EV/ Hydrogen, autonomous driving
o     Raw material evolution and Standard Indexation application in the Price lists.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master`s Degree (Industrial Engineering).
• Experience in automotive industry-logistics.
• Knowledge of MS Office. English language mandatory.
• Precision, punctuality, objective focused. Interpersonal relations, reliability, team player. Ability to plan and organise in short/Mid term.

Employee competences:

• Autonomy and capability to quick decisions taking in regard do day to day transport management  topics and emergencies
• Good communication skills (relationship with serial buyers and suppliers.
• Teamwork spirit (capability to manage workshops with Serial buyers and PC&L).
• Dynamic and capable to work under stress conditions
• Capability to anticipate problems and reactivity to escalate them when necessary
• Understanding of the transport impact on Faurecia's industrial scene and its Supply Chain context. 

• 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. 

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.