Commodity Buyer Chemicals

## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
Based at the Interiors R&D Center in Méru, France, or in Valencia, Spain , you will join the Interiors Purchasing team as a Chemicals Commodity Buyer . Working closely with R&D, operations and suppliers, you will contribute to sourcing competitive and innovative chemical materials for automotive interiors, supporting quality, sustainability and business performance.
## Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Support the definition and implementation of the Chemicals commodity strategy, ensuring a competitive, reliable and sustainable supplier base. Deliver purchasing performance across cost, quality and supply while supporting product development and operational needs.  
### Roles & Responsibilities

- Commodity strategy: Contribute to the purchasing strategy for the assigned chemicals portfolio and implement sourcing actions in line with business priorities.
- Sourcing and negotiation: Lead requests for quotation, assess supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, contractual terms and commercial conditions.
- Supplier management: Develop supplier relationships, monitor performance and coordinate improvement actions with quality, supply chain and operational teams.
- Cost competitiveness: Identify and deliver savings through negotiations, cost analysis, material alternatives and supplier optimization.
- R&D collaboration: Involve suppliers early in development projects and work with engineering teams to identify materials that meet technical, cost and sustainability requirements.
- Market intelligence: Monitor chemical raw material markets, price trends and supplier developments to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Risk and sustainability: Support supply continuity, assess supplier risks and promote sustainable sourcing in collaboration with relevant experts.
- Performance tracking: Maintain reliable purchasing data and report progress against agreed targets, sourcing plans and savings initiatives.

## Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science.
- Experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing within an industrial environment, ideally automotive.
- Experience with chemicals, polymers, resins, adhesives, coatings or related materials would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to understand cost structures and market price drivers.
- Technical curiosity and an ability to work effectively with R&D and engineering teams.
- Results-oriented, proactive and organized, with the ability to manage several priorities.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working in an international, cross-functional environment.
- Proficiency in Excel and purchasing systems.
- Fluent English; French or Spanish would be an advantage.
- Willingness to travel to suppliers and operational sites as required.