Regional Buyer

Job Description

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 Powertrain and assigned product-lines. 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 Regional Sourcing – Powertrain

•    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 Regional Sourcing – Powertrain

•    Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
•    Six-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 SAP, Windchill, project management are a plus
•    Proficient in Microsoft O365 with Advanced Analytics and Negotiation Skills
•    Fluent English / Spanish
•    Travel Required Required-10%

Why you should choose ZF in Guadalajara?

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