Serial Buyer

Job Description:

VIE Serial Buyer M/F/D

VIE serial purchasing position in Forvia Interior Systems, plant Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic

Forvia: Technology leader in the automotive industry

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of (COMPANY NAME) and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites and 77 R&D centers, 150,000 people, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow.

Composed of 6 business groups with 24 product lines, and a strong IP portfolio of over 14,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMS worldwide.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen.

We are looking for a VIE Serial Buyer to join our team!

Our Forvia Interior Systems product group is looking for a VIE Serial Buyer for its manufacturing plants based in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic.

(COMPANY NAME) Interior Systems Bohemia, plant Mlada Boleslav in Czech Republic:
* 700 employees, production of Instrument panels, Central consoles
* Main activity: injection, foaming, slush and assembling of interiors of the premium cars and customers
* Main customers: Mercedes, Audi, BMW, VW.

Job summary -
* Definining of saving opportunities and implementing them in the serial life
* Negotiation with suppliers and organizing workshops with them
* Ensure fluent production by having right components in the right time and quantity

You will be working on challenges that matter

Your missions:

Main responsibilities
* Define and implement savings for the company
* Work closely with internal teams and supplier´s teams to fulfill the purchasing key indicators (price index, P+L ratio, inventory targets; support quality and logistics targets with suppliers)
* Be involved in the supplier selection and kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production
* Maintain serial vendor list updated and in line with Commodity strategy. Propose and contribute to downsizing
* Data collection/preparation and active participation on budget and reporting process as well as audits (for example VDA/ISO audits, customer audits, ICB,…)

What if it were you?

- VIE candidate after Master Degree in Business or Engineering. Preferably with at least short experience in purchasing in industrial enviroment.
- you can manage MS Office mainly Excell and Outlook. SAP experience will be an advantage but we will train you.
- result driven and result oriented with positive and open minded attitude able to work and communicate with international teams. Able to adapt, motivate others, find compromises and work as a reliable team worker.
- adaptable candidate willing to learn with analytical thinking
- Fluent in English

So, are you coming on board?

As a responsible employer, (COMPANY NAME) is committed to promoting diversity. This position is open to all