Senior Program Buyer
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Columbia, SC, United States
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Senior Program Buyer
Country/Region: US
Location: Gray Court, SC, US
Req ID 86050 | Gray Court, United StatesZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the team:
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility.
What can you look forward as a Program Buyer:
Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product
Support the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies
Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search, Bill of Material cost management; support the commodity organization in their request for quotations, commercial negotiations, contractual agreements including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders, and purchase orders and/or scheduling agreements.
Monitor the performance of the suppliers during program launch and through product life cycle
Continuously review cost performance to target; nominate parts for Global Competitive Sourcing
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 duties as assigned
Your profile as a Program Buyer:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e. quality, capacity, cost, etc.)
Experience with supplier bidding process and complex negotiations
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods
Proven ability to interface with cross‑functional teams and all levels of personnel and management and proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, high‑volume environment
Why should you choose ZF Gray Court?
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Be part of our ZF team as Senior Program Buyer and apply now!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. ZF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Senior Program Buyer
Country/Region: US
Location: Gray Court, SC, US
Req ID 86050 | Gray Court, United StatesZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the team:
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility.
What can you look forward as a Program Buyer:
Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product
Support the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies
Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search, Bill of Material cost management; support the commodity organization in their request for quotations, commercial negotiations, contractual agreements including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders, and purchase orders and/or scheduling agreements.
Monitor the performance of the suppliers during program launch and through product life cycle
Continuously review cost performance to target; nominate parts for Global Competitive Sourcing
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 duties as assigned
Your profile as a Program Buyer:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e. quality, capacity, cost, etc.)
Experience with supplier bidding process and complex negotiations
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods
Proven ability to interface with cross‑functional teams and all levels of personnel and management and proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, high‑volume environment
Why should you choose ZF Gray Court?
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Be part of our ZF team as Senior Program Buyer and apply now!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. ZF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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