Location Derabassi - Punjab, India

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for leading procurement activities for automotive lighting components and technologies (LED modules, PCBs, lenses, housings, wiring, electronics). The role ensures cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for lighting commodities (LEDs, drivers, PCBs,



injection‑molded parts, die‑cast components, wiring harnesses).

Conduct cost analysis, benchmark pricing, and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

Identify global and regional suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and build long‑term sourcing pipelines.

Support Make/Buy decisions and identify localization opportunities.

Supplier Management

Lead end‑to‑end supplier selection, audits, onboarding, and performance management.

Build supplier partnerships supporting innovation in LED, OLED, laser, and ADAS‑integrated lighting.

Manage supplier KPIs: Cost, Quality, Delivery, Sustainability, and Risk.

Negotiation & Contracting

Own negotiations for pricing, tooling cost, long‑term agreements, supply terms, and service-level expectations.

Ensure contract compliance and safeguard the company from supply disruptions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D;, Program Managem

📌 Strategic Sourcing (India)
🏢 Forvia HELLA
📍 India