Senior Commodity Buyer

About the Team

As a part of the global ZF Group, ZF product has been a reliable partner for over 100 years within the automotive and industrial industry.

What you can look forward to as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Manage global supply base for fasteners and forming parts to ensure the most competitive cost and qualified quality materials and are procured to meet customer requirement.
• Develop and implement Part Family Strategy with matched team;
• Develop requirements for and negotiate and writing of contracts and long-term agreements with supplier principals and attorneys.  Negotiate long term agreements to achieve long term objectives.  Ensure communications with supply base, engineering, and customer to accomplish material cost reduction goals
• Work as supplier championship for assigned suppliers to maintain supplier relationship and meet business plan target and working with Program purchasing
• Responsible for sourcing activities leading by PFS
• Responsible for Master data base
• Work closely with Supplier Development to discover, assess and develop capable competitive suppliers with the scope
• Develop clear plans to support Global purchasing manpower needs.
• Develop and implement plans to meet product line budgetary, cost savings, requirements.

Your Profile as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Bachelor’s degree (business, materials or mechanical engineering) required. 
• Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing. 
• Strong English and Clear speaking are mandatory
• Previous Purchasing experience required.
• Prefer prior automotive experience but not required.
• Thorough understanding of Purchasing policies, processes, and systems. 
• Understanding of customer requirements, and common sourcing processes.
• Understanding of contracts and understanding of purchase order terms and conditions

Why you should choose ZF in Guangzhou:

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.