Series Productivity Buyer

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa faurecia S.A. Full time
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Series Buyer is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy.

The main missions of the role are:

  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams.
  • Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees). Present to the plants management board the productivity plan.
  • Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants.
  • For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in mis deliveries Per Million (MPM).
  • Be involved in the kickoff in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over.
  • Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities.
  • Support the plant in terms of Supplier's Quality/Delivery issues.
  • Manage the prices discrepancies and monitor payment issues.
  • Identify and implement productivities in line with budget with suppliers in buyer's scope.
Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education Level:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
  • Specialization in international purchasing or supply chain preferred.

Experience :

  • Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales.
  • Automotive experience preferred.

Skills and competencies :

  • Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology.
  • Knowledge of production, quality and logistics.
  • English fluency.
  • Ability to work in matrix organization.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of products and technology. Supplier audit process and quality management.
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 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.


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