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Sr Buyer - Program
Country/Region:
MX
Location:
Juárez, CHH, MX, 32690
We are looking for a Program Buyer in our Purchasing Team in Juarez
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage Bill of Material cost for a program or set of parts within a program; develop cost-saving methods and opportunities in order to promote overall business unit productivity and supplier competitiveness for defined program (i.e. through VA/VE methods, quoting, independent negotiations, etc.).
- Preparation and support to Commodity for contract and sourcing negotiations.
- 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 market research and monitor changes/trends for purposes of benchmarking and cost controlling.
- Develop part family strategies in concert with the commodity strategies
- Manage supply base both in regards to internal and intra-company initiatives, i.e. cost, quality, and delivery
- Investigate optimal suppliers for materials in a timely manner through the effective use of industry techniques, procedures, and planning methods, while complying with ZF company policy.
- Track costs and statuses of negotiations, while and maintaining agreements with suppliers.
- Explore methods/materials for total cost management and cost structure analysis.
- Update tracking tools according to industry best practices and ZF company policy.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs in order to promote team efforts.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all group directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3 or 5 years of experience related
- Bacherlor degree
- Automotive experience
Be part of our ZF team as Sr Buyer - Program and apply now!
Contact
Karla Elizabeth Arellano
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