Senior Sourcing and Technical Purchasing

Req ID 68716 MSSC DELPLAS CONF REMSA, Mexico

Senior Sourcing and Technical Purchasing – Components:

We are looking for a new colleague in the Aftermarket North America Purchasing team at our Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico location.

Position is responsible for serving as the functional expert for Aftermarket purchasing activities related to Components in North America with global supply base.

 Responsibilities:

1.       Purchasing activities: sourcing, launch, cost management, and supply base management

2.       Set contractual agreements for regional suppliers operating globally, regionally, and locally ensuring competitiveness

3.       Manage supplier performance

4.       Maintain vendor data in ERP system

5.       Identify and evaluate market trends that are necessary for the purchasing strategy and target achievement

Qualifications:

1.       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.

2.       Minimum 6-year experience in a Direct Material Purchasing capacity - technical purchasing, commodity purchasing, project purchasing in a manufacturing environment– that include sourcing, launch, cost optimization and supply base management.

3.       Able to read, comprehend technical documents (drawings, specs, engineering changes), facilitate technical reviews & VAVE.

5.       Knowledge of ERP, PLM systems and project management.

6.       Proficient in Microsoft O365 with Advanced Analytics and Negotiation Skills.

7.       Fluent English / Spanish

  Travel Required Required-20%

About the Team

Reporting to the Head of Aftermarket Purchasing Region North America, you will be responsible for serving as the functional expert for Aftermarket Purchasing activities in North America related to Commercial Vehicles. You will join a highly motivated and competent team focused on sustainably driving savings and sourcing excellence with a focus on our customers.

What you can look forward to as the Senior Sourcing and Technical Purchasing – Components

• Purchasing activities: sourcing, launch, cost management, and supply base management
• Set contractual agreements for regional suppliers operating globally, regionally, and locally ensuring competitiveness
• Manage supplier performance
• Maintain vendor data in ERP system
• Identify and evaluate market trends that are necessary for the purchasing strategy and target achievement

Your Profile as the Senior Sourcing and Technical Purchasing – Components

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.

• Minimum 6-year experience in a Direct Material Purchasing capacity - technical purchasing, commodity purchasing, project purchasing in a manufacturing environment– that include sourcing, launch, cost optimization and supply base management.
• Able to read, comprehend technical documents (drawings, specs, engineering changes), facilitate technical reviews & VAVE
• Knowledge of ERP, PLM systems and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft O365 with Advanced Analytics and Negotiation Skills
• Fluent English / Spanish
• Travel Required Required-20%

Why you should choose ZF in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon?

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A regional and global role to further your potential and impact

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Sourcing and Technical Purchasing and apply now!

Contact

Yolanda Prado