Commodity Manager

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

We’re hiring a Commodity Manager

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for a Commodity Manager for its location in Columbus, IN, to structure the building of a supplier panel for one or more commodities, pilot the overall productivity of the panel and manage a commodity team.

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to

• Participate in the building of the strategy to be deployed for the specific commodity in coordination with Business Group and company objectives
• Structure the building of the supplier panel: organize associated marketing and pilot supplier selection according to Group criteria
• Pilot panel management: lead the supplier performance follow-up, implement a supplier reduction plan consistent with Business Group and Division objectives
• Define the global productivity objectives of suppliers
• Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity (Low-cost countries, e-sourcing, value-analysis)
• Negotiate general agreements with the main suppliers of assigned commodities
• Ensure the utilisation of the supplier panel by program and plant buyers
• Manage the assigned commodity buyers team
• Report activities following defined policies

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment, including a commodity buyer experience
• Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
• Knowledge of Purchasing contractual and legal aspects
• Ability to formalize a global commodity strategy
• Fluent in English
• International mindset
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Strong business understanding and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in a management role
• Knowledge of assigned commodity (products, technologies, cost models)
• Financial skills

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters