Program Buyer

 Req ID 46773 MSSC Juarez, Mexico
     

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining directed and non-directed

relationships through the assurance and continual improvement of pricing, quality, and delivery standards from the supply base in order to support and fulfill the requirements of internal and external customers across the North American region (RN).

Responsabilities

• Manage worldwide supply base and develop cost saving methods and opportunities in order to promote overall business unit productivity and supplier competitiveness (i.e. through VA/VE methods, quoting, independent negotiations, etc.).

• 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 commodity or material strategy based on divisional targets and requirements.

• Manage supply base both in regards to internal and intra-company initiatives.

• Direct start-ups through available planning tools; develop planning tools where applicable and/or necessary.

• Investigate and select optimal sources for materials in a timely manner through the effective use of industry techniques, procedures, and planning methods, while complying with ZF company policy.

• Define and negotiate Statements of Work, Supply and Warranty Agreements, in addition to other contracts and legal documentation; responsible for Supplier Management, Supplier Development, and Supplier Assessment – adjust purchasing strategy based on continual risk analysis.

• Track costs and statuses of negotiations, while and maintaining agreements with suppliers.

• Ensure that Scheduling Agreements, Purchase Orders, and other pricing policies are maintained and current.

• Explore methods/materials for total cost management, quality system conformance, and on-time delivery performance; prepare and present subsequent reports and recommendations to Sr. Purchasing Manager.

• Serve as key interface for communication and dispute resolutions between suppliers and customer as directed and/or necessary.

• Update tracking tools according to industry best practices and ZF company policy.

• Participate in continuous improvement programs and provide support to 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.

Qualitifcations 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience in a professional purchasing capacity
• Experience with SAP
• Knowledge of 5S and Six Sigma problem-solving methodology
• Knowledge of assigned commodities, materials, processes.
• Working knowledge in blueprint reading, statistics, PPAP documentation, product costing, and
• specifications.
• Knowledge of cost improvement/containment topics and techniques
• Experience in the Automotive industry

• Knowlegde  ISO/TS 16949 or ISO 9001:2000, QS9000, and VDA requirements

Be part of our ZF team as Program Buyer and apply now!

Contact

Karla Elizabeth Arellano