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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you're willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Purchasing Intern for its location in Columbus, IN. Your mission, roles and responsibilities The Purchasing Intern is responsible for aiding the Tooling, Equipment and Prototype purchasing department in completion of specific assigned tasks and projects. Through successful completion of these tasks and projects the Intern will obtain experience and knowledge within their field of educational pursuit.

Responsibilities: Running numerous monthly reports Daily tariff classifications Gathering data for audits Supporting general purchasing commercial administrative activities Additional tasks as assigned by the team, leadership and company Processing purchasing orders for T&E and Prototype team General admininistrative support function for T&E and Prototype team Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction Create and manage savings and expense ideas Assist current Buyer with supplier relationship management and communication Gather data pertaining to quantity of goods ordered from SAP and other various data gathering tasks Attend and participate in team meetings Identify gaps between supplier targets and supplier performance Prepare spend / saving reports and present to Buyer and Manager Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site Additional tasks as assigned by the team, leadership and company Your profile and competencies to succeed Your profile and competencies to succeed: Strong interpersonal and team skills Organizational skills Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Excel Strong analytical skills Must be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week, year round International mindset Education / Experience: Full-time student Must be a currently enrolled student at an accredited university Pursuing a degree in one of the following: Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or any other additional programs related to this field. Minimum 2.8 GPA What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development

We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients.

Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.

We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength.

To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy

Why join us FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen

www.forvia.com.