Series Purchasing Leader

7 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Faurecia Full time

Job Title: Series Purchasing Leader

About the Role:

The Series Purchasing Leader is responsible for managing all series supplier performance in line with Commodity Purchasing policy and to improve Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance. In charge of savings at plant level, he/she manages the series buyers and/or leaders of a Division/Region and may also manage the back office responsible for all the administrative issues linked to orders (open/closed) and prices follow-up, including reporting end of month.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Define and pilot productivity achievement for the Division, participate in plant results review, and budget meeting (Operations, Finance, Controlling, Plants)
  • Serve as communication intermediary between operations (plant manager) and the Purchasing organization; communicate in timely manner and at the proper level
  • Ensure high level of supplier quality performance and pilot appropriate action plans for corrections with Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (SQAM) to attain Parts Per Million (PPM) targets
  • Define with own team opportunities for cost reduction and validate them with Commodity teams
  • Work closely with Supply Chain to monitor and reduce supplier deviation in Missed Deliveries Per Million (MPM)
  • Ensure that the team is involved from program phase to guarantee proper transition from program to series phase
  • Monitor all relevant suppliers and part information and ensure proper ordering, invoicing, and cost control
  • Inform Commodity teams in case of major volume changes
  • Participate in and manage communication when requested by Sales department for Customer audits
  • Prioritize local resolution of issues and escalate when necessary
  • Manage a team of Series Buyers
  • Contribute to the reporting of following activities: Indexes, P&L results, MPM, adherence to Group Policies

Requirements:

  • Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business
  • Nice to have: Specialization in International Purchasing education or Supply Chain, Manufacturing education
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years experience in purchasing as program, series, and/or commodity buyer
  • Nice to have: Proven experience in a management role
  • Skills and competencies:
    • Productivity/lean management methodology
    • Production, quality, and logistics
    • Fluent English
    • Good network and ability to work in a matrix organization
    • International mindset
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of products and technology, Supplier audit process and quality management

About Forvia:

  • 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 , 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 , 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 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.

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