Program Buyer

4 days ago

Gainesville, Florida, United States ZF Group Full time

Req ID 70381 | Gainesville 2, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Position Summary: Responsible for new programs costing and sourcing processes, identifying and executing cost reduction ideas, managing supplier capacity, and resolving plant escalations within the Bus Axle product line in North America.

What you can look forward to as a Program Buyer:

  • Support projects through procurement of all materials needed.
  • Support the implementation of ZF commodity strategies and execute design change initiatives to deliver VAVE savings.
  • Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search and 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 and get directional quotes for cost estimate purpose.
  • Track costs through life cycle of product, while maintaining detailed cost tracking with suppliers.
  • Explore methods/materials for total cost management and cost structure analysis.
  • Update tracking tools according to industry best practices and ZF company policy.


Your profile as a Program Buyer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 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, negotiation, and cost estimating.
  • Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods.
  • Knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communications.
  • Knowledge of cost improvement/containment topics and techniques.
  • Experience with SAP and proficiency with Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Formulas, Filters, etc.).

*Ability and willingness to travel domestically.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Spanish or German language skills are a plus.
  • Working knowledge in blueprint reading, statistics, PPAP documentation, product costing and specifications.
  • Purchasing experience in the automotive industry.

Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:

  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Program Buyer - Bus Axle and apply now

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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