BU Procurement Buyer

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Your Tasks

New Programs

On Time sourcing withing ZF LIFETEC GDPEP Process

Coordinate sourcing activities with cross-functionald with SET team members for new components

Lead sourcing cases for both new and c/o components for new programs

Take responsibility for Direct Buy suppliers for spot buy and production PO. (ex: BPO creation, PPAP request, etc)

Send BPO requests, PPAP requests to SDE, and ensure supplier PPAP timing along with SDE

Coordinate successful launch activities (e.g. TKO, design changes, etc.) with suppliers and manufacturing facilities

Ensure program profitability through BOM Cost Tracker maintenance

Perform capacity checks on carryover components Analysis of existing capacities vs. upcoming demands

Support Lead Program Buyer and/or Sr. Purchasing Manager with special projects/assignments

Change Management

Responsible for engineering changes Request for quotes (RFQ). Analyze Eng. Changes technical and commercial requirements, Review quotes and determine cost and manufacturing feasibility impact.

Present information to CCB1 and CCB2.

Support engineering change affect multiple programs, VAVE, and Supplier Process Changes

Crisis Management

Support Materials and SCM teams with component shortages, supplier disruptions, etc.

Support Plant and/or AP team on payment Issues (Price Discrepancies, Check Requests, Lack of Receipts, Credit Holds, etc.)

Support Finance with scrapping injection molding tools

Support for disruption due to worn tool conditions

Provide carryover component volume forecasts for Logistics, SDE, etc. upon request

Negotiate and manage PO updates for Directed Buy / Non-Controllable Spend components

Your Profile

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. total cost analysis, quality, capacity, etc.)

Experience with supplier bidding process and negotiations

Proficient with SAP, PIVOT Tables Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)

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

80% English language/ good communication skills

Contact

Barbara Campa Fernandez

Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com

BU Procurement Buyer

Mexico , Chihuahua

Purchasing & Supplier Development

Professionals | Experienced

Full Time

Why ZF LIFETEC?

Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.

Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.

Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.

Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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