Senior Commodity Buyer

Job Description

About the Team

What you can look forward to as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities for High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) powertrain components within the North American region and global commodity organization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support cost competitiveness, business plan savings targets, supplier performance, and localization initiatives.
• Manage complex RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical reviews, commercial negotiations, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with global commodity strategies.
• Drive supplier selection and sourcing decisions for new product launches, transfers, and localization projects while ensuring alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional supplier reviews and collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Development, Program Purchasing, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts, purchasing agreements, and annual cost reduction initiatives with strategic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout program launch and serial production, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of global part family strategies, competitive sourcing initiatives, and purchasing best practices.

Your Profile as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience within the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and contract management activities.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex sourcing projects and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate supplier reviews, and influence stakeholders across global organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP experience is preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work collaboratively within a global purchasing organization.

Why you should choose ZF in Monterrey:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to campus gym
• Competitive wages
• Career Growth and Development
• Exposure to a global Network
• Strong Corporate culture and reputation
• Benefits above the law