VIE - Program Buyer m/f/d), Stadthagen

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

Missions

• Ensure supplier selection from the agreed supplier panel: identify and consult suppliers, manages supplier RFQ based on panel given by the Commodity Buyers ;
• Negotiate or participate with the Commodity Buyer in supplier negotiations and the final choice of supplier (leads sourcing committee process to select suppliers from list provided by commodity buyers) ;
• Follow direct performance during the program phase: manage suppliers, compare costs with objectives, ensure quality during the program phase, respect delivery deadlines and in particular ensure that the program phase reviews are supported within the framework of the Faurecia Program Management System (PMS) ;
• Ensure early involvement of the Series Buyers in the program before the series phase ;
• Manage specific mandated suppliers when requested and agreed with customers ;
• Negotiate Engineering Change Requests.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be :

• Master degree in Purchasing, Engineering or Business ;
• First experience in purchasing in an industrial environment.

Skills and competencies :

• Fluent English
• Understanding of supplier cost structures
• Planning and organization skills
• International mindset
• Ability to work in a matrix organization

Nice to have:

• Professional Purchasing Qualification ;
• Awareness of APQP and program management in automotive
• German language