Req ID 62946 MSSC La Laguna, Mexico

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Purchasing/Supply Chain representative to the project team responsible for program launches within the assigned product-line.

Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering, commodity managers, supplier development engineers, program managers, to ensure supplier performance and deliverables are met and to identify cost and timing issues and resolve them.
• Ensure sourcing activity is in line with cost targets and Purchasing processes (global bidder's list), driving the coordination of commodity strategies with the goals of the individual programs.
• Facilitate cross-functional meeting including suppliers to improve program cost and delivery through design and development.
• Assist in strategic evaluation of suppliers by conducting research, analysis and/or participating in the selection process.
• Following selection, participate in the development and launch of new suppliers and conduct negotiations for/with the commodity team.
• Coordinate / lead efforts to identify and implement cost savings opportunities and meet assigned cost targets in engineering changes, VAVE, lean activities and re-sourcing activities.
• Represent Purchasing at a variety of reviews (sourcing committee, design review, launch readiness review, program review, etc.).
• Manage Worn tools by monitoring their life and forecasting timing to replace.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field of Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• 5 years of Purchasing experience
• 10-20% Travel
• Potential to review candidates who meet requirements of Buyer I or Buyer II position.
• SAP advanced

What We Offer:

• Benefits above the law
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wages

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Buyer - Tactical and apply now!

Contact

Marisol Zambrano

marisol.zambrano@zf.com

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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