Senior Program Buyer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Gray Court, SC, US
On-site
Procurement of materials for end products
Supplier search and negotiation
Cost performance monitoring
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.
  • A supportive collaborative team environment with benefits including Annual Incentive Plan, Paid Vacation, Personal Time, 401k Plan, Health Care Benefits, and Paid Holidays.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement of materials for end products
  • Supplier search and negotiation
  • Cost performance monitoring
  • Supply base analysis and recommendation

Nice-to-have

  • Global Competitive Sourcing
  • Strategic Supplier List nomination
  • Supportive collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience
  • 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

Work Rights

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