Project Buyer / Commercial Vehicle - Powertrain, Chassis

Program Buyer Commercial Vehicle

​​​​​​About the Team:

We are looking for a Project Buyer for our Sultanbeyli location.

What you can look forward to as Project Buyer:

• Identifying new suppliers base as per internal Products development plan and sales requirements (Powertrain-Chassis) (Clutches, Shocks, Linkages)
• Co-ordinating with Suppliers for RFQ of required parts and ensuring proper conclusion of RFQ in time
• Based on the Business requirements, preparing business case, understanding Margin Vs Targets and negotiating further
• Co-ordination with Category Management & Engg. team for benchmarking & testing of product
• Price and incoterms negotiation and Co-ordinating Purchase contract sign off with local suppliers
• Co-ordinating VDA Audit plan for new suppliers with internal quality team and ensuring the audit action plan closing in time from local supplier
• Co-ordinating QD83, Supplier questionnaire documents and NDA sign off with new suppliers

Your Profile as Project Buyer:

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the industry, preferably in the automotive sector, with strong knowledge of the local Turkish supplier base.
• Experience in handling exclusive commodities for at least 3-4 years.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes and compliance.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to negotiate smartly. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Please submit your CV in English

Why should you choose ZF:
• An employment contract in a stable, global company,
• Hybrid system work (depends on the position), 
• Private health insurance and employee package  
• Good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks.

ERP: The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program.