## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
## Your mission, roles and responsibilities
The Acquisition Program Buyer is responsible for anticipating the specific requirements for new program acquisitions (supplier technologies, geographical location and target costs) for high complexity programs, meaning multiple Faurecia plant locations, various start of production dates, and a full scope of new products. As purchasing member of the acquisition team, he/she participates to definition of target settings. The role includes ensuring the commodity panel strategy is appropriate to support the acquisition, and selecting expert suppliers from the agreed supplier panel to achieve acquisition objectives.
The main missions of the role are to
- Contribute to the conception of the client offer: participate in the acquisition team from the offer conception phase, and involve expert suppliers in this business acquisition phase
- Provide cost feedback to the Acquisition team on various concepts intended to enhance competitiveness
- Provide support in make or buy decision by giving external price comparison and analysing impact of decision on supplier base
- Ensure expert supplier selection from the agreed supplier panel as needed
- Negotiate and establish the appropriate cost structure to support the program objectives
Manage specific mandated suppliers
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## Your profile and competencies to succeed
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience including an experience in purchasing in an industrial environment, automotive electronics industry preferred.
- Experience in an international environment
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of supplier cost structures
- Knowledge of dedicated products design, development and launch processes
## 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
