NAO Commodity Manager

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

At Forvia, we’re redefining mobility with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions. As a global leader in automotive seating, interiors, and electronics, we’re looking for bold thinkers and strategic leaders to help us stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

If you thrive on building strong supplier partnerships, driving cost efficiencies, and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

Your Mission

As Division Commodity Manager, you’ll be the architect of our supplier strategy for key commodities in the Seating Division. You’ll lead negotiations, optimize supplier performance, and ensure our purchasing strategy delivers maximum value. This is a high-visibility role where your decisions directly influence innovation, quality, and profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategy Deployment: Implement purchasing strategies and build a robust supplier panel.
• Own Supplier Relationships: Negotiate agreements and drive performance improvements.
• Shape Commodity Direction: Contribute to global commodity strategy and market intelligence.
• Deliver Results: Achieve purchasing budget targets and implement cost-reduction plans.
• Manage & Inspire: Lead a team of buyers and interns, fostering growth and excellence.
• Drive Innovation: Ensure strategic suppliers are engaged early in development phases.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of purchasing management experience in an industrial automotive environment.
• Expertise in supply portfolio management and market analysis.
  
  Experience with metals (stamping, welding), electronics, mechatronics, or interiors.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, market dynamics, and contractual/legal aspects.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills (data-driven decision-making is key).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel ~40% to engage suppliers and drive results globally.
• Spanish language skills are a plus

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.