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Project Buyer

Country/Region:  CZ
Location: 

Plzeň,  Plzen Region, CZ, 301 00

Req ID 73403 | Univerzitní HQ Plant, Czech Republic, ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o.

  

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless production and infrastructure of our company. We are looking for a motivated and communicative Procurement Specialist to manage procurement processes, negotiate with suppliers, and support our projects from inception to serial production. If you are a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and project management, we would love to hear from you!

 

What can you look forward to as a Project Buyer: 

  • Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search and Bill of Material cost management; commercial negotiations, contractual agreements including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders, and purchase orders and/or scheduling agreements.
  • Perform total cost analysis, preparing basis for decision during the project execution phase (BOM cost, tooling, supplier development cost);
  • Responsible for achieving targets on cost reduction,
  • Assess sourcing needs with project leader for assigned programs/projects
  • Initiate and drive on time sourcing activities for components as required to meet targets for assigned programs/projects


Your profile: 

  • Degree in Engineering (Economic, Business Administration, industrial engineering or related)
  • Knowledge in sourcing and purchasing, project management with multiple suppliers/partners as well as in the areas of finance and key figure systems.
  • Good knowledge of MS office package (especially Excel); knowledge of SAP would be an asset 
  • Fluent in English, knowledge of German would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills and assertiveness; teamwork; cooperation with cross functional teams


Why should you choose ZF in Pilsen?

  • Training in the given issue and the possibility of career growth
  • Cooperation on international projects
  • Working with cutting-edge technologies in a modern environment
  • Contribution to language education
  • Flexible working hours and a flexible time account
  • Option of Home Office and 26 days of vacation
  • Annual bonuses and regular salary increases based on performance
  • Allowances for transport and pension/life insurance
  • Meal vouchers, Cafeteria benefit program and others

 

 

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

Contact

Kristýna Fořtová

+420 373 736 376

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