Series Productivity Buyer

Faurecia • Spring Hill, TN

92d

About The Position

The Series Buyer is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy. This role can be located in our Louisville, KY plant OR Blue Springs, MO plant. The main missions of the role are to contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams. The Series Buyer will monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees) and present to the plants management board the productivity plan. Additionally, the Series Buyer will challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in mis deliveries Per Million (MPM), be involved in the kickoff in program phase to prepare the start of Production, lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over, and lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales.
• Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology.
• Knowledge of production, quality and logistics.
• English fluency.
• Ability to work in matrix organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of products and technology.
• Supplier audit process and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions for cost reduction.
• Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork.
• Present productivity plans to the plants management board.
• Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget.
• Support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in mis deliveries Per Million (MPM).
• Be involved in the kickoff in program phase to prepare the start of Production.
• Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over.
• Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests and product productivity.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to FORVIA University for training.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity.
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero by 2045.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees