Forvia: Technology leader in the automotive industry

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

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


Faurecia Interior Systems Bohemia, plant Pardubice 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, Faurecia is committed to promoting diversity. This position is open to all.