Purchasing Trainee/Intern at Faurecia

Main purpose of the role

• The Purchasing Graduate is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for the plant, in line with purchasing strategy.

Essential responsibilities and duties

• As a Purchasing Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow: 
• Assist in contributing to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product/process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams and the plant.
• Assist in monitoring productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees). Present to the plant’s management board the productivity plan and progress as on request.
• Assist in challenging Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants
• For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in Mis-deliveries Per Million (MPM)
• Be involved in the kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over stage.
• Initiate or create productivity for responsible suppliers for future years budget and strategic planning.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Education: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a Business-related qualification.

Knowledge and experience: 

• Limited experience required
• Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
• Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of products and technology

Languages:

• Ability to speak, write and read the English language;