Commodity Buyer Trainee

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Commodity Buyer Trainee - Decoration is responsible to support the Commodity Buyer/Commodity Manager to define commodity strategy for its assigned commodity.

The main missions of the role are:

• Provide support for Commodity strategy definition to Commodity Buyers
• Support implementation of the strategy through panel policy for assigned Commodity and accountable of the strategy deployment
• Identify new suppliers to integrate the panel (scouting) and propose to Commodity Buyer and Commodity Manager their integration in suppliers panel list.
• Support strategic panel implementation in the Development phase
• Support efficiency improvement of daily work operations (i.e. AI implementation)
• Accountable for management of suppliers in his/her portfolio including risk management
• Manage relationship with suppliers, supported by the Commodity Buyer
• Provide local insights & inputs to cost model performance update to Finance
• Provide supplier list eligible for sourcing to program buyer according commodity strategy for sustainable performance
• Support supplier risk mitigation plans with support of serial buyers

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Skills and competencies:

• English is mandatory (other language is a plus)
• International minded
• Results oriented
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Nice to have: Financial skills

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