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Sr Program Buyer

Country/Region:  US
Location: 

Gray Court, SC, US

 Req ID 88795 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

Job Description

What can you look forward as a Program Buyer:

  • Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product
  • Assist with the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies
  • Support the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search, Bill of Material cost management; support the commodity organization in their request for quotations, commercial negotiations, contractual agreements including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders, and purchase orders and/or scheduling agreements.
  • Help monitor supplier performance during program launch and through product life cycle
  • Support continuous review of cost performance against targets and assist with Global Competitive Sourcing activities
  • Analyze North American supply base to prepare and recommend suppliers to be added/removed from the approved supplier list as well as nominate suppliers for the Strategic Supplier List.    
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field. 

0-1 Years of Experience in Purchasing
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
Soft Skills: Assertiveness, ability to work in teams and manage projects remotely, solution-oriented thinking, independent and results-driven work approach, and negotiation skills.
Must be local to South Carolina 
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future.  

 

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

 

Contact

Mariana Lizeth Cantu Barbosa

+52 81 2059 2187

 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

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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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