Direct Purchasing Apprentice

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

FORVIA is a global automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. Bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions, FORVIA plays a key role in transforming the automotive industry.

As the 7th largest global automotive supplier, FORVIA employs more than 157,000 people across over 40 countries. Our technologies can be found in one out of every two vehicles produced globally, supporting automotive manufacturers across all major markets.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Support project purchasing activities from acquisition to development phases
• Contribute to costing activities: cost breakdowns, consolidation, and economic analysis
• Support sourcing activities
• Contribute to contractualization and follow-up of purchasing agreements
• Use purchasing tools and systems to support daily activities
• Gain direct exposure to project purchasing in an international and industrial environment

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master’s degree student, preferably with a specialization in Purchasing 
• First experience in purchasing (internship, apprenticeship, or relevant academic background) 
• Good analytical skills with a solid command of Excel
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams

What we can do for you

• Joining FORVIA means evolving in a dynamic, innovative and fast‑changing environment, where you will actively contribute to the development of cutting‑edge technologies for sustainable mobility.

  
  You will benefit from:

   

  • High learning exposure in an international and multicultural environment that values collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
  • Strong opportunities for career development within a global group operating in more than 40 countries.
  • A culture of continuous learning, supported by FORVIA University, offering access to extensive online and in‑person training programs across five global campuses.
  • The opportunity to work with high‑performing, globally minded teams who value excellence, agility and customer focus.

   

  At FORVIA, we encourage curiosity, ownership and lifelong learning, offering you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a more sustainable future for mobility.