Program Buyer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Gray Court, SC, US
On-site
Support projects through procurement
Manage purchasing process for new products
Monitor supplier performance
Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product

Job Summary

  • Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product.
  • Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search, Bill of Material cost management.
  • Continuously review cost performance to target; nominate parts for Global Competitive Sourcing.

Matching Summary

Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support projects through procurement
  • Manage purchasing process for new products
  • Monitor supplier performance
  • Review cost performance to target
  • Analyze North American supply base

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute to reducing emissions
  • Enhance safe mobility
  • Support commodity strategies

Key Requirements

  • 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 supplier analysis and evaluation
  • Experience with supplier bidding process and complex negotiations
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods
  • Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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