Req ID 61487 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:

• A primary responsibility of this position is to ensure on-time launch for programs and delivery at or below target cost for piece price, tooling, etc. as well as work effectively with the project team to meet targets for quality, delivery and other cost areas.
• 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 Update and accurately maintain databases for all new program launches.
• 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 the area of engineering changes, VAVE, lean activities and re-sourcing activities.
• Organizes and facilitates reviews in accordance with established TRW processes (GDPIM, end of phase reviews).
• Represent Purchasing at a variety of reviews related to program launch (sourcing committee, design review, launch readiness review, program review, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in related field of Purchasing
• 5 years of Purchasing experience
• 10-15% Travel
• Potential to review cadidates who meet requirements of Junior Buyer or Buyer II position

Be part of our ZF team as Sr Buyer-Program and apply now!

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Mariana Lizeth Cantu

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